Crescent Lake Dam dam
Crescent Lake Dam
Crescent Lake Dam in Pensacola, Florida, is a privately-owned structure on Bayou Marcus with a primary purpose of recreation and water supply. Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and has a hydraulic height of 16 feet. With a storage capacity of 1414 acre-feet and a surface area of 78.2 acres, the dam plays a significant role in managing water resources in the area.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, Crescent Lake Dam is rated as being in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in June 2017. The dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating that there are potential risks that need to be managed. The dam does not have any outlet gates and features an uncontrolled spillway type. With its beautiful location and recreational opportunities, Crescent Lake Dam is a vital part of the water infrastructure in Escambia County, Florida.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the role that Crescent Lake Dam plays in providing water supply and recreational opportunities in the region. With its unique design and earth structure, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of water management in an area prone to climate risks. Monitoring and managing the dam's condition and risk assessment will be crucial for ensuring its continued function and safety in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Crescent Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou Marcus Creek Nr Pensacola | 13 cfs | → |
| Elevenmile Creek Near Pensacola | 23 cfs | → |
| Escambia River Nr Molino | 5,000 cfs | → |
| Perdido River At Barrineau Park | 542 cfs | → |
| Styx River Near Elsanor | 346 cfs | → |
| Yellow River Nr Milton | 2,590 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Crescent Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Mahogany Mill Road 1358, Escambia County
- Sanders Beach Complex
- East Mallory Street 2301-2399, Pensacola
- North 17th Avenue Pensacola
- Weller Avenue 2898, Escambia County
- Gulf Breeze
Campgrounds
- Oak Grove Military - Pensacola Nas
- Fort Pickens - Gulf Islands National Seashore
- Blue Angel Naval Military - Pensacola Nas
- Naval Live Oaks Group Camping
- Big Lagoon State Park
- Clear Creek Rv Military - Fort Knox
Fishing spots
Track Crescent Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Crescent Lake Dam
Where does the data for Crescent Lake 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.