Fern Arnold Dam dam
Fern Arnold Dam
Fern Arnold Dam, located in Holmes, Florida, was completed in 1982 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a private water resource for fish and wildlife preservation. This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 9.8 feet with a storage capacity of 224 acre-feet and a surface area of 37 acres. The dam's primary purpose is for fish and wildlife pond management, making it a vital habitat for local flora and fauna in the area.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, Fern Arnold Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam remains a sustainable structure for conservation efforts. Although the condition assessment is not available, the dam's design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service ensure its reliability in serving the community's water needs. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Fern Arnold Dam stands as a testament to the importance of responsible water conservation practices in maintaining ecological balance and biodiversity in the area.
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 Fern Arnold Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Choctawhatchee River At Caryville | 4,460 cfs | → |
| Bruce Creek At Sh 81 Nr Redbay | 23 cfs | → |
| Wrights Creek At Sh 177-A Nr Bonifay | 96 cfs | → |
| Choctawhatchee River Nr Pittman | 3,400 cfs | → |
| Holmes Creek At Vernon | 826 cfs | → |
| Alaqua Creek Near Pleasant Ridge | 48 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fern Arnold Dam.
Boat launches
- Dead River Road 2207-2299, Ponce De Leon
- Blue Lake Earl Gilbert Landing
- Four Mile Creek Landing
- Shipyard Road, Freeport
- Washington Boulevard, Chipley
- Little River Road 3998, Chipley
Campgrounds
- Falling Waters State Park
- Sand Pond Recreation Area
- Pine Log State Forest
- Red Deer
- Florala State Park
- Speck Pond
Fishing spots
Track Fern Arnold Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Fern Arnold Dam
Where does the data for Fern Arnold Dam 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 Low 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 Fern Arnold Dam.