Beck Dam dam
Beck Dam
Beck Dam, located in Milton, Florida, was completed in 1967 with a primary purpose of recreation. Managed by a private owner, the dam stands at 18 feet high and spans 375 feet in length, holding a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. The dam serves as a fish and wildlife pond, providing a recreational area for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.
The dam, designed by USDA NRCS, is regulated by the NWFWMD and is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway that is 40 feet wide. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition is currently not rated. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the dam has not had an inspection since May 1994. The surrounding area, including the Breed Branch river or stream, boasts a surface area of 10 acres and a drainage area of 0.46 square miles.
Beck Dam offers a unique opportunity for individuals interested in water resources and climate to appreciate the beauty of nature while partaking in recreational activities. With its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam provides a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors to explore and appreciate the importance of water management and conservation efforts in Okaloosa, Florida.
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 Beck Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwater River Near Bradley Al | 349 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River Nr Baker | 1,040 cfs | → |
| Yellow River Nr Oak Grove | 2,160 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Milligan | 2,370 cfs | → |
| Shoal River Nr Crestview | 2,360 cfs | → |
| Big Coldwater Creek Nr Milton | 1,420 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Beck Dam.
Boat launches
- Hurricane Lake North Entrance Road, Baker
- Hurricane Lake South Entrance Road, Baker
- Okaloosa County
- County Road 2 2731, Baker
- State Lake Road Escambia County
Campgrounds
- Karick Lake Lower - Blackwater River State Forest
- Karick Lake Upper - Blackwater River State Forest
- Open Pond Recreation Area
- Blackwater River State Park
- Pearl Creek
- Jr. Walton Pond
Track Beck Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Beck Dam
Where does the data for Beck Dam 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 Beck Dam.