Hurricane Creek dam
Hurricane Creek
Hurricane Creek, located in Okaloosa County, Florida, is a state-regulated dam managed by the Northwest Florida Water Management District. Built in 1970 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 26 feet high and stretches 1710 feet long, with a storage capacity of 2746 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Hurricane Creek dam is for recreation, specifically for fish and wildlife pond activities.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Hurricane Creek dam has not been inspected since 1994. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam remains in a not rated condition assessment, highlighting the need for updated inspections and maintenance protocols. As a popular spot for recreational activities, ensuring the safety and stability of Hurricane Creek dam is essential to protecting the surrounding community and environment.
Climate enthusiasts and water resource experts can appreciate the significance of Hurricane Creek dam in managing water resources and providing recreational opportunities in Okaloosa County. With its unique design and purpose, this dam serves as a vital structure for both wildlife conservation and outdoor enjoyment, emphasizing the importance of proper maintenance and inspection to ensure its continued safety and functionality in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Hurricane Creek -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwater River Near Bradley Al | 59 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River Nr Baker | 333 cfs | → |
| Yellow River Nr Oak Grove | 622 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Milligan | 858 cfs | → |
| Shoal River Nr Crestview | 777 cfs | → |
| Conecuh River At State Hwy 41 Near Brewton | 2,840 cfs | → |
About Hurricane Creek
Where does the data for Hurricane Creek come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card below for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.