Chipola Dam # 2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Merritts Mill Pond Dam Laramore Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Chipola Dam # 2, located in Marianna, Florida, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1961 for irrigation purposes on the Merritts Mill Pond.
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Summary
With a height of 20 feet and a length of 400 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 66 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 60 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment has not been rated since its last inspection in May 1994.
Operated by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Chipola Dam # 2 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in Jackson County, Florida. It is regulated by the state and has necessary permits and inspections in place to ensure its safety and effectiveness. While the dam primarily serves irrigation purposes, it also contributes to the conservation and management of water resources in the area.
Although Chipola Dam # 2 has not been significantly modified since its construction, its maintenance and emergency preparedness protocols, such as the existence of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), remain unclear. With its strategic location on the Merritts Mill Pond, this earth dam continues to be a key infrastructure for water management in the region, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in its role in sustaining agricultural activities and environmental conservation efforts.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
MERRITTS MILL POND |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
66 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Chipola River At Marianna Fl
|
239cfs |
Chipola River Nr Altha
|
630cfs |
Apalachicola River At Chattahoochee Fla
|
10200cfs |
Apalachicola River Nr Blountstown
|
9760cfs |
Spring Creek Near Reynoldsville
|
206cfs |
Telogia Creek Nr Bristol
|
82cfs |
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.
Chipola Dam # 2