Thomas Bay Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Hood S Dam Fern Arnold Dam
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Thomas Bay Dam, located in Holmes, Florida, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and irrigation.
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Summary
Completed in 1970, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet with a length of 525 feet, providing a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Thomas Bay and is owned privately, regulated by the state, and inspected regularly to ensure its safety and functionality.
With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," Thomas Bay Dam has not been officially assessed for its current state. However, it is regularly inspected, with the last recorded inspection dating back to May 1994. The dam has not had any modifications over the years and does not have specific emergency action plans in place, indicating a need for further risk assessment and management measures to be implemented.
Thomas Bay Dam is a vital structure for water resource management in the area, providing essential services for fire protection, stock, and irrigation. Its location in Bounds Crossing, Florida, highlights its importance in the local ecosystem. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and assess the condition of dams like Thomas Bay to ensure their effectiveness and safety for the surrounding environment and communities.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
525 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
THOMAS BAY |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
64 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Choctawhatchee River At Caryville
|
1610cfs |
Wrights Creek At Sh 177-A Nr Bonifay
|
96cfs |
Choctawhatchee River Nr Pittman
|
1290cfs |
Bruce Creek At Sh 81 Nr Redbay
|
23cfs |
Holmes Creek At Vernon
|
349cfs |
Alaqua Creek Near Pleasant Ridge
|
48cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Thomas Bay Dam