UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

August 21, 2009

 DEEP DOWN, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada	0-30351	75-2263732
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

8827 W. Sam Houston Parkway N., Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77040

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(281) 517-5000

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

SECTION 2 – Financial Information

ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

On August 21, 2009, Deep Down, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) Exhibits:

99.1 Press Release issued by Deep Down, Inc. dated August 21, 2009

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

DEEP DOWN, INC.
By:	/s/ Ronald E. Smith
	Ronald E. Smith
	President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: August 24, 2009