Pate Dam dam
Pate Dam
Pate Dam, situated in Okaloosa, Florida, stands as a significant water resource maintained by the USDA NRCS. Completed in 1969, this private dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, including fish and wildlife pond activities. With a height of 14 feet and a length of 440 feet, Pate Dam boasts a storage capacity of 326 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 32 acres.
Managed by the NWFWMD, Pate Dam presents a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, indicating a stable condition despite lacking recent inspections. The uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 40 feet, ensures a maximum discharge capacity of 120 cubic feet per second. Although designated as not rated in its condition assessment, the dam remains a vital component of the TR-Mack Branch water system, contributing to the local ecology and recreational opportunities in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Pate Dam's historical significance and ecological impact make it a noteworthy feature in the Mobile District. Despite being privately owned, the dam's construction and maintenance by the USDA NRCS showcase a commitment to sustainable water management practices. With its location in DORCAS and its association with Congressman Matt Gaetz (R), Pate Dam continues to play a crucial role in the conservation and recreational activities 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 Pate Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow River Nr Oak Grove | 2,160 cfs | → |
| Shoal River Nr Mossy Head | 556 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Milligan | 2,370 cfs | → |
| Shoal River Nr Crestview | 2,360 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River Near Bradley Al | 349 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River Nr Baker | 1,040 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pate Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 2 2731, Baker
- Okaloosa County
- U.S. 90 1921, Baker
- Live Oak Church Road, Crestview
- Hurricane Lake North Entrance Road, Baker
- Hurricane Lake South Entrance Road, Baker
Campgrounds
- Florala State Park
- Karick Lake Upper - Blackwater River State Forest
- Karick Lake Lower - Blackwater River State Forest
- Open Pond Recreation Area
- Red Deer
- Jr. Walton Pond
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About Pate Dam
Where does the data for Pate 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 Pate Dam.