Guy De La Valdene Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Guy De La Valdene is a private dam located in Wakulla, Florida, specifically in the city of Woodville.


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Summary

Situated on an unnamed pond, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and spans a length of 16 feet, with a storage capacity of 450 acre-feet. While the primary purpose of the dam is not specified, it is regulated and permitted by the state of Florida, with inspections and enforcement also conducted regularly.

Despite being classified as having an undetermined hazard potential and not rated for condition assessment, Guy De La Valdene remains a significant structure in the region. With its location in a key watershed area, the dam plays a role in managing water resources and potential climate impacts in the surrounding area. With its capacity for emergency action plans and risk management measures, this dam serves as a vital component in the overall water infrastructure of Wakulla County.

Dam Length

16

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

UNNAMD POND

Surface Area

19

Nid Storage

450

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

24
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.