Oc2 dam
Oc2
Oc2, a privately owned dam located in Crestview, Florida, serves primarily for recreational purposes. Standing at 22 feet in height and stretching 585 feet in length, this earth dam provides a storage capacity of 1155 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 44 acres. Situated on an unnamed pond in Okaloosa County, Oc2 is regulated and permitted by the state of Florida, with inspections and enforcement carried out regularly to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite its undetermined hazard potential and lack of a condition assessment rating, Oc2 remains an important recreational structure in the area. While no significant modifications or improvements have been recorded, the dam continues to provide valuable storage and water management functions. With an emergency action plan status yet to be determined and limited risk assessment information available, further evaluation and management measures may be necessary to address potential safety concerns and ensure the long-term sustainability of this water resource.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role of structures like Oc2 in managing water resources and providing recreational opportunities is crucial. By staying informed about the condition and regulatory oversight of dams like Oc2, enthusiasts can contribute to the preservation and sustainable use of these valuable assets. Continued monitoring, assessment, and risk management efforts will be essential in safeguarding the integrity and functionality of Oc2 for future generations to enjoy.
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 Oc2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shoal River Nr Mossy Head | 95 cfs | → |
| Shoal River Nr Crestview | 590 cfs | → |
| Juniper Creek At State Hwy 85 Nr Niceville | 78 cfs | → |
| Alaqua Creek Near Pleasant Ridge | 48 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Milligan | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Yellow River Nr Oak Grove | 770 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oc2.
Boat launches
- Live Oak Church Road, Crestview
- U.S. 90 1921, Baker
- East Niceville Rocky Bayou Boat Ramp
- Public Boat Ramp
- Lions Park
- Lincoln Park Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Speck Pond
- Red Deer
- Jr. Walton Pond
- Pearl Creek
- Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
- Rocky Bayou State Park
Fishing spots
Track Oc2 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 Oc2
Where does the data for Oc2 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.