Ep8 dam
Ep8
Ep8 is a privately owned dam located in Pensacola, Florida, on an unnamed pond. With a primary purpose of recreation, this Earth dam stands at 12 feet high and spans 73 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 918 acre-feet. While the dam's hazard potential is currently listed as "Undetermined" and its condition assessment is "Not Rated," it is regulated and permitted by the state of Florida, with inspection, enforcement, and jurisdictional oversight in place.
Although details on the dam's construction date, modification history, and maintenance schedule are not available, its location within Escambia County and its close proximity to the Mobile District suggest its significance in the local water resource management system. The absence of federal ownership or funding indicates that responsibilities for the operation and safety of Ep8 fall solely on its private owner. As a vital recreational structure, the dam serves as a key asset for the community, offering opportunities for water-based activities and leisure.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the characteristics and regulatory framework of dams like Ep8 is crucial for assessing their role in the overall ecosystem and potential risks they pose. With its specific details on storage capacity, hazard potential, and state oversight, Ep8 presents an intriguing case study for further exploration into the intersection of private ownership, public safety, and environmental stewardship in the management of water resources 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 Ep8 -- 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 | → |
| Bayou Marcus Creek Nr Pensacola | 13 cfs | → |
| Perdido River At Barrineau Park | 542 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 Ep8.
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 Ep8 in the Snoflo app
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About Ep8
Where does the data for Ep8 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 Ep8.