Al Jacobi Dam dam
Al Jacobi Dam
Al Jacobi Dam, located in Molino, Florida, along the Escambia River, was completed in 1958 and primarily serves as a recreational site. The earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet with a length of 310 feet, providing a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. With a surface area of 7 acres, this dam has a significant hazard potential and is regulated by the state of Florida.
The dam is owned privately and is subject to state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are yet to be determined. The dam's location, design, and purpose make it a vital resource for water enthusiasts and climate activists interested in the preservation and management of water resources in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Al Jacobi Dam offers a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of recreation, water management, and environmental conservation. With its idyllic location along the Escambia River and its role in providing water storage, the dam presents a captivating case study for understanding the challenges and opportunities in balancing human activities with the need to protect our natural resources. As efforts to assess and manage the dam's condition and safety continue, there is a growing interest in promoting sustainable practices and resilience in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Al Jacobi Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Escambia River Nr Molino | 5,430 cfs | → |
| Perdido River At Barrineau Park | 709 cfs | → |
| Elevenmile Creek Near Pensacola | 26 cfs | → |
| Styx River Near Elsanor | 460 cfs | → |
| Escambia River Near Century | 4,040 cfs | → |
| Bayou Marcus Creek Nr Pensacola | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Al Jacobi Dam.
Boat launches
- Fairground Road 6599, Molino
- Webb Landing Road, Jay
- Keyser Landing Road, Jay
- Cotton Lake Road, Molino
- Sandy Landing Road, Jay
- Becks Lake Road Escambia County
Campgrounds
- Lake Stone
- Clear Creek Rv Military - Fort Knox
- Blue Angel Naval Military - Pensacola Nas
- Blackwater River State Park
- Oak Grove Military - Pensacola Nas
- Naval Live Oaks Group Camping
Fishing spots
Track Al Jacobi 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 Al Jacobi Dam
Where does the data for Al Jacobi 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 Al Jacobi Dam.