Spencer Dam #1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Spencer Dam #1, located in Bagdad, Florida, is a private earth dam that was completed in 1964 by the USDA NRCS.


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Summary

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.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

610

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

POND CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Drainage Area

0.11

Nid Storage

55

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

24
       
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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.