Lake Owaissa Farms Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lake Owaissa Farms Dam, located in Wilkerson Bluff, Florida, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation.


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Summary

Built in 1970, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and spans a length of 520 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 59 acre-feet. The dam, situated on the TR-Baggett Creek, serves the purposes of irrigation and recreation, providing a serene setting for water enthusiasts in the Okaloosa County region.

Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been inspected since May 1994, raising concerns about its current condition and safety standards. The spillway, categorized as uncontrolled, has a width of 0 feet, signaling potential risks in managing water discharge during heavy rainfall events. While the dam's risk assessment is moderate, with a rating of 3, the lack of recent inspections and maintenance highlights the importance of ensuring its structural integrity and emergency preparedness measures in the face of changing climate patterns and extreme weather events in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts are urged to advocate for regular inspections and risk management measures to safeguard Lake Owaissa Farms Dam and its surrounding environment.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

520

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

TR-BAGGETT CR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Hydraulic Height

15

Nid Storage

59

Structural Height

12

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

15
       
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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.