Spencer Dam #1 dam
Spencer Dam #1
Spencer Dam #1, located in Bagdad, Florida, is a private earth dam that was completed in 1964 by the USDA NRCS. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, specifically for fish and wildlife pond activities. Situated on Pond Creek, the dam has a height of 24 feet and a length of 610 feet, with a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet.
Although the dam is considered to have a low hazard potential, its condition has not been officially rated since its last inspection in 1994. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status, risk assessment, and management measures are currently not available. The dam is owned and regulated by the Northwest Florida Water Management District, ensuring that it is regularly inspected and permitted by state agencies.
Despite its age, Spencer Dam #1 continues to provide a valuable recreational resource for the community while also serving important fish and wildlife conservation purposes. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to stay informed about the condition and regulation of dams like Spencer Dam #1 to ensure the safety and sustainability of our water infrastructure.
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 Spencer Dam #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Escambia River Nr Molino | 7,060 cfs | → |
| Big Coldwater Creek Nr Milton | 777 cfs | → |
| Yellow River Nr Milton | 3,720 cfs | → |
| Elevenmile Creek Near Pensacola | 26 cfs | → |
| Bayou Marcus Creek Nr Pensacola | 11 cfs | → |
| Perdido River At Barrineau Park | 2,200 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Spencer Dam #1.
Boat launches
- Bonfire Drive 3130, Milton
- Archie Glover Park
- Munson Highway 401-599, Milton
- Munson Highway 5302, Milton
- Russell Harber Road 6080-6398, Milton
- Water Street 4565, Milton
Campgrounds
- Clear Creek Rv Military - Fort Knox
- Blackwater River State Park
- Naval Live Oaks Group Camping
- Oak Grove Military - Pensacola Nas
- Fort Pickens - Gulf Islands National Seashore
- Blue Angel Naval Military - Pensacola Nas
Fishing spots
Track Spencer Dam #1 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 Spencer Dam #1
Where does the data for Spencer Dam #1 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 Low 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 Spencer Dam #1.