Ingram Dam No.
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1 is a significant earth dam located in Walton, Florida, along Bruce Creek. Constructed in 1970 by the USDA NRCS, this private dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock or small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond, and recreation. With a height of 16 feet and a length of 900 feet, it has a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 7 acres.
Managed by the NWFWMD, this dam is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite its age, the dam's condition is currently rated as "Not Rated" with a moderate risk level of 3. The spillway, 24 feet wide, is uncontrolled, and the dam features an uncontrolled outlet gate. With a significant hazard potential, the dam poses a moderate risk that necessitates ongoing risk management measures.
Ingram Dam No. 1 offers a picturesque location for recreation, while also providing essential services such as fire protection and wildlife habitat. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the balance between human needs and environmental stewardship that this dam represents, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
900 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
BRUCE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Drainage Area |
0.06 |
Nid Storage |
110 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
16 |
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48cfs |
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|
23cfs |
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2830cfs |
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2680cfs |
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|
375cfs |