Braden Ball Dam #2 dam
Braden Ball Dam #2
Braden Ball Dam #2, located in Pace, Florida, is a private earth dam designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1955. The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, including fish and wildlife pond activities. It stands at a height of 15 feet and spans a length of 650 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 40 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-ROCKY CREEK, within the Santa Rosa County, offering a surface area of 9 acres for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.
Managed by NWFWMD, Braden Ball Dam #2 has a low hazard potential and was last inspected in May 2014, with a satisfactory condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 30 feet and outlet gates for water release. With a moderate risk rating, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan are currently not available. Despite its age, Braden Ball Dam #2 continues to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for recreation activities, contributing to the conservation efforts in the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Braden Ball Dam #2 offers a glimpse into the importance of earth dams in maintaining water storage and recreational opportunities in Florida. As a key structure in the region's water management system, the dam showcases the collaboration between private owners and federal agencies like USDA NRCS in safeguarding the environment and supporting outdoor activities. With its picturesque location on TR-ROCKY CREEK, the dam stands as a testament to the balance between conservation and recreation, ensuring a sustainable future for water resources in Santa Rosa County.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Braden Ball Dam #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Escambia River Nr Molino | 5,000 cfs | → |
| Elevenmile Creek Near Pensacola | 23 cfs | → |
| Bayou Marcus Creek Nr Pensacola | 13 cfs | → |
| Big Coldwater Creek Nr Milton | 390 cfs | → |
| Perdido River At Barrineau Park | 542 cfs | → |
| Yellow River Nr Milton | 2,590 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Braden Ball Dam #2.
Boat launches
- Becks Lake Road Escambia County
- Bonfire Drive 3130, Milton
- Archie Glover Park
- Indian Bay
- Munson Highway 401-599, Milton
- Munson Highway 5302, Milton
Campgrounds
- Clear Creek Rv Military - Fort Knox
- Naval Live Oaks Group Camping
- Blackwater River State Park
- Oak Grove Military - Pensacola Nas
- Fort Pickens - Gulf Islands National Seashore
- Blue Angel Naval Military - Pensacola Nas
Fishing spots
Track Braden Ball Dam #2 in the Snoflo app
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About Braden Ball Dam #2
Where does the data for Braden Ball Dam #2 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 above 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Braden Ball Dam #2.