Martin & Day Dam dam
Martin & Day Dam
Martin & Day Dam, also known as the Lower Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Wilkerson Bluff, Okaloosa, Florida, along the TR-Trammel Creek. Constructed in 1970 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth type dam stands at a height of 14 feet and spans 450 feet in length. Its primary purpose is for recreation, including fish and wildlife pond activities.
With a storage capacity of 92 acre-feet, Martin & Day Dam serves as a vital resource for the local community, offering a surface area of 12 acres and a drainage area of 0.62 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam remains regulated by the NWFWMD and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and integrity. The dam's spillway width of 170 feet and maximum discharge rate of 510 cubic feet per second further highlight its importance in managing water flow and preventing potential flooding.
While the condition assessment of Martin & Day Dam is currently listed as 'Not Rated', its historical significance and contribution to recreational activities in the area make it a key element in water resource management and climate resilience efforts. As a privately owned structure with state oversight, the dam continues to play a crucial role in both wildlife conservation and outdoor recreation, showcasing the intersection of human development and environmental stewardship in the region.
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 Martin & Day Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow River At Milligan | 2,370 cfs | → |
| Shoal River Nr Crestview | 2,360 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River Nr Baker | 1,040 cfs | → |
| Yellow River Nr Oak Grove | 2,160 cfs | → |
| Juniper Creek At State Hwy 85 Nr Niceville | 67 cfs | → |
| Shoal River Nr Mossy Head | 556 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Martin & Day Dam.
Boat launches
- U.S. 90 1921, Baker
- Live Oak Church Road, Crestview
- Florida Trail Okaloosa County
- Okaloosa County
- County Road 2 2731, Baker
- Yellow River Log Lake Road 3900, Holt
Campgrounds
- Pearl Creek
- Jr. Walton Pond
- Karick Lake Lower - Blackwater River State Forest
- Karick Lake Upper - Blackwater River State Forest
- Speck Pond
- Red Deer
Fishing spots
- Karick Lake
- Blackwater River
- Hurricane Lake
- Swift Creek
- Escambia County Lake
- Leon Brooks Hines Public Fishing Lake
More reservoirs
Track Martin & Day Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Martin & Day Dam
Where does the data for Martin & Day 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 Martin & Day Dam.