Martin & Day Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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.


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Summary

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.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

450

Dam Height

14

River Or Stream

TR-TRAMMEL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Drainage Area

0.62

Nid Storage

92

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

14
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.