Laramore Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Williams Dam Daniel Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Laramore Dam, located in Jackson, Florida, was completed in 1973 by the USDA NRCS for private use.
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Summary
The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, with additional functions including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond, irrigation, and recreation. The earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and stretches 265 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 99 acre-feet and a surface area of 5 acres.
Managed by the NWFWMD, Laramore Dam is state-regulated and regularly inspected for safety and compliance. The dam poses a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While the spillway is uncontrolled, the dam has not been rated for its current condition. Despite being last inspected in 1994, the dam continues to serve its recreational and environmental purposes within the community.
With a drainage area of 0.06 square miles and a maximum discharge of 31 cubic feet per second, Laramore Dam provides essential water resource management for the region. The dam's location along Ditch Branch in Milt Church, Florida, highlights its importance in maintaining water levels and supporting local wildlife. As a key structure in the area, Laramore Dam showcases the intersection of water resource management, recreation, and environmental stewardship in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
265 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
DITCH BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Drainage Area |
0.06 |
Nid Storage |
99 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Chipola River Nr Altha
|
600cfs |
Chipola River At Marianna Fl
|
212cfs |
Apalachicola River Nr Blountstown
|
9250cfs |
Apalachicola River At Chattahoochee Fla
|
8240cfs |
Telogia Creek Nr Bristol
|
82cfs |
Econfina Creek Near Bennett
|
508cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Laramore Dam