Jim Woodruff Dam, Hydroelectric dam in Jackson County, Florida
The Jim Woodruff Dam extends 7,000 feet across the Apalachicola River, featuring a controlled spillway measuring 2,224 feet in width.
Construction of this engineering structure began in 1947 under the supervision of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and opened its gates in 1957.
The dam bears the name of James W. Woodruff Sr., a Georgia businessman who advanced the development of the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint water system.
Lake Seminole, created by the dam, spans 58.6 square miles and provides recreational activities while supporting water supply needs for agriculture.
The structure includes a navigation lock measuring 450 feet long and 82 feet wide, enabling vessels to traverse between different water levels.
Location: Florida
GPS coordinates: 30.70861,-84.86389
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:07
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