Shelton Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Daniel Dam Robinson Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Shelton Dam, located in Clarksville, Florida, is a privately owned structure that plays a crucial role in irrigation, with a primary purpose of supplying water for agricultural needs.
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Summary
Completed in 1976, this earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a length of 850 feet, creating a reservoir with a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-10 Mile Creek and is regulated by the state of Florida, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite its low hazard potential, Shelton Dam has not been rated for its condition as of the last inspection in 1994. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk assessment information are also unavailable, raising questions about its preparedness for potential emergencies. While the dam serves an important role in local irrigation, there may be opportunities to improve its risk management measures and update its emergency response protocols to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the integrity of the structure. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Shelton Dam to be an intriguing case study in balancing water management for agricultural purposes with the need for robust infrastructure maintenance and emergency preparedness.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
850 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-10 MILE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
18 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Chipola River Nr Altha
|
600cfs |
Apalachicola River Nr Blountstown
|
9250cfs |
Chipola River At Marianna Fl
|
212cfs |
Telogia Creek Nr Bristol
|
82cfs |
Econfina Creek Near Bennett
|
508cfs |
Apalachicola River At Chattahoochee Fla
|
8240cfs |
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.
Shelton Dam
Calhoun County