Ep4 dam
Ep4
Ep4 is a privately owned earth dam located in Pensacola, Florida, with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam stands at a height of 8 feet and stretches 3788 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. Situated on an unnamed pond in Escambia County, this structure offers opportunities for water-based activities and scenic enjoyment for local residents and visitors alike.
Although the hazard potential of Ep4 is currently listed as undetermined and its condition assessment is not rated, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state of Florida. Despite lacking specific information on the last inspection date and assessment of emergency preparedness, the dam's location within state jurisdiction ensures ongoing oversight to maintain its safety and functionality.
With its recreational focus and critical role in water resource management, Ep4 serves as a valuable asset in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the infrastructure and management of structures like Ep4 is essential for preserving water quality, supporting ecosystems, and ensuring the safety of communities in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Ep4 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Escambia River Nr Molino | 5,000 cfs | → |
| Elevenmile Creek Near Pensacola | 23 cfs | → |
| Perdido River At Barrineau Park | 542 cfs | → |
| Bayou Marcus Creek Nr Pensacola | 13 cfs | → |
| Styx River Near Elsanor | 346 cfs | → |
| Big Coldwater Creek Nr Milton | 390 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ep4.
Boat launches
- Becks Lake Road Escambia County
- River Annex Road 243, Escambia County
- Beulah
- Fairground Road 6599, Molino
- Webb Landing Road, Jay
- Keyser Landing Road, Jay
Campgrounds
- Blue Angel Naval Military - Pensacola Nas
- Oak Grove Military - Pensacola Nas
- Naval Live Oaks Group Camping
- Fort Pickens - Gulf Islands National Seashore
- Clear Creek Rv Military - Fort Knox
- Big Lagoon State Park
Fishing spots
More reservoirs
Track Ep4 in the Snoflo app
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About Ep4
Where does the data for Ep4 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 Undetermined 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 Ep4.