Wdf3 dam
Wdf3
Wdf3 is a private recreational dam located in De Funiak Springs, Florida, specifically in Walton County. It stands on an unnamed pond and serves as a water resource for the surrounding area. With a dam height of 18 feet and a length of 620 feet, Wdf3 has a storage capacity of 729 acre-feet, providing essential water storage for recreational activities in the region.
Despite being privately owned, Wdf3 falls under state jurisdiction and regulation, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam's hazard potential is currently labeled as undetermined, with a condition assessment of "Not Rated". While the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are not specified in the data, its location and purpose for recreation make it a significant resource for water enthusiasts and climate advocates in the area.
As part of the Mobile District in Florida, Wdf3 offers a valuable recreational space for the community while also serving as a water storage facility. Its location in a scenic area with a surface area of 17 acres adds to its appeal for outdoor enthusiasts. While its risk assessment and emergency preparedness details are not provided, the dam's presence highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring water resources for sustainable use and enjoyment.
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 Wdf3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shoal River Nr Mossy Head | 556 cfs | → |
| Yellow River Nr Oak Grove | 2,160 cfs | → |
| Alaqua Creek Near Pleasant Ridge | 47 cfs | → |
| Pea River Near Samson Al | 2,980 cfs | → |
| Shoal River Nr Crestview | 2,360 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Milligan | 2,370 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wdf3.
Boat launches
- County Road 2 2731, Baker
- Okaloosa County
- Geneva County
- Live Oak Church Road, Crestview
- U.S. 90 1921, Baker
- Florida Trail Okaloosa County
Campgrounds
- Florala State Park
- Red Deer
- Speck Pond
- Jr. Walton Pond
- Karick Lake Upper - Blackwater River State Forest
- Open Pond Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Track Wdf3 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 Wdf3
Where does the data for Wdf3 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 Wdf3.