Litvak Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Litvak Dam, located in Escambia, Florida, along the TR-ESCAMBIA RIVER, serves as a significant water resource for the area.


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Summary

Completed in 1970, this earth dam stands at 18 feet high and spans 750 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet for purposes such as fire protection, stock, small fish ponds, and recreation. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering a tranquil retreat for visitors to enjoy the surrounding natural beauty.

Despite its recreational benefits, Litvak Dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, it undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are not specified in the available data, suggesting the need for further evaluation and risk mitigation strategies.

As a private-owned structure, Litvak Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. With its strategic location and storage capacity, the dam contributes to the overall resilience of the area's water supply and ecosystem. However, ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts will be essential to ensure the safety and sustainability of Litvak Dam for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

750

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

TR-ESCAMBIA RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11

Hydraulic Height

18

Nid Storage

71

Structural Height

14

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

18
       
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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.