Jla1 dam
Jla1
Jla1 is a privately owned dam located in Pensacola, Florida, with a primary purpose of recreation. This earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet and has a length of 4870 feet, creating a surface area of 28 acres and a storage capacity of 252 acre-feet. Situated on an unnamed pond and under the jurisdiction of the state regulatory agency, Jla1 is equipped with state-permitting, inspection, and enforcement protocols to ensure its safety and compliance.
Although the hazard potential of Jla1 is undetermined and its condition assessment remains unrated, the dam serves as a recreational hub for the community. With no associated structures or federal agency involvement, Jla1 offers a tranquil retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. However, with no official emergency action plan in place and limited risk management measures identified, there may be potential risks associated with the dam that require further assessment and preparation to mitigate any potential hazards.
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 Jla1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brushy Creek Near Bratt | 26 cfs | → |
| Perdido River At Barrineau Park | 709 cfs | → |
| Escambia River Near Century | 4,040 cfs | → |
| Big Escambia Creek At Flomaton Al | 289 cfs | → |
| Big Escambia Cr At Sardine Br Nr Stanley Crossroad | 170 cfs | → |
| Escambia River Nr Molino | 5,430 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jla1.
Boat launches
- Mystic Springs Road 591, Mcdavid
- Williams Lake Road, Jay
- Sandy Landing Road, Jay
- Cotton Lake Road, Molino
- Lake Stone Road, Century
- Keyser Landing Road, Jay
Campgrounds
- Lake Stone
- Jug Lake Platform
- Clear Creek Rv Military - Fort Knox
- Blakeley State Park
- Dead Lake Platform
- Canal Island Platform
Fishing spots
Track Jla1 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Jla1
Where does the data for Jla1 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 Jla1.