Wiggins Dam dam
Wiggins Dam
Wiggins Dam, located in Escambia County, Florida, is a privately owned structure that serves as a vital resource for irrigation and recreation purposes. Built in 1966, this earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and has a length of 700 feet, creating a storage capacity of 139 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Little Pine Barren Creek and is under state jurisdiction with permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway and outlet gates of Wiggins Dam contribute to its significant hazard potential, prompting a moderate risk assessment. With a surface area of 27 acres and a normal storage capacity of 99 acre-feet, the dam provides essential water resources for the surrounding area. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness plans are crucial for ensuring the safety of the community and the integrity of the structure in the face of potential hazards.
Overall, Wiggins Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region, providing both recreational opportunities and irrigation support. As a privately owned facility under state regulation, the dam's design, construction, and operation are closely monitored to mitigate risks and ensure its continued functionality. With its moderate risk assessment and significant hazard potential, maintaining and improving the safety and efficiency of Wiggins Dam remains a priority for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
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 Wiggins Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brushy Creek Near Bratt | 26 cfs | → |
| Big Escambia Creek At Flomaton Al | 242 cfs | → |
| Escambia River Near Century | 3,000 cfs | → |
| Perdido River At Barrineau Park | 542 cfs | → |
| Big Escambia Cr At Sardine Br Nr Stanley Crossroad | 136 cfs | → |
| Escambia River Nr Molino | 5,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wiggins Dam.
Boat launches
- Mystic Springs Road 591, Mcdavid
- Williams Lake Road, Jay
- Lake Stone Road, Century
- Sandy Landing Road, Jay
- Cotton Lake Road, Molino
- Flossie Road 1766, Century
Campgrounds
- Lake Stone
- Jug Lake Platform
- Canal Island Platform
- Dead Lake Platform
- Blakeley State Park
- Two Rivers Point Campsite
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Begins Approximately 2 River Miles Downstream From The Yellowhouse Branch Confluence With The Escatawpa River Near The Town Of Deer Park, Alabama To Ends Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge
- Begins Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge To The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge
Track Wiggins Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Wiggins Dam
Where does the data for Wiggins 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 Significant 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 Wiggins Dam.