Kennedy Dam dam
Kennedy Dam
Kennedy Dam, located in Santa Rosa County, Florida, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1972 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 17 feet high and spans 490 feet in length, creating a storage capacity of 340 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-E Fork Coldwater stream, providing a fish and wildlife pond for enthusiasts to enjoy.
Despite its low hazard potential, Kennedy Dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating some level of risk associated with the structure. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 270 cubic feet per second. The surrounding area offers 20 acres of surface water and is regulated by state authorities for permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure public safety.
Kennedy Dam, with its picturesque setting and recreational opportunities, serves as a vital resource for water and climate enthusiasts. While it may pose some level of risk, the dam continues to provide a valuable space for outdoor activities and wildlife habitat along the TR-E Fork Coldwater stream in Florida.
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 Kennedy Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Coldwater Creek Nr Milton | 777 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River Nr Baker | 793 cfs | → |
| Escambia River Near Century | 7,300 cfs | → |
| Yellow River Nr Milton | 3,720 cfs | → |
| Conecuh River At State Hwy 41 Near Brewton | 461 cfs | → |
| Escambia River Nr Molino | 7,060 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kennedy Dam.
Boat launches
- Munson Highway Santa Rosa County
- Munson Highway 5302, Milton
- Munson Highway 401-599, Milton
- Russell Harber Road 6080-6398, Milton
- Nimitz Road 5201, Milton
- Water Street 4565, Milton
Campgrounds
- Clear Creek Rv Military - Fort Knox
- Blackwater River State Park
- Lake Stone
- Karick Lake Lower - Blackwater River State Forest
- Karick Lake Upper - Blackwater River State Forest
- Pearl Creek
Track Kennedy Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Kennedy Dam
Where does the data for Kennedy 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 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 Kennedy Dam.