Yc1 Dam
Yc1
Yc1, a privately owned dam located in Okaloosa, Florida, serves as a recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Standing at a height of 20 feet and spanning 414 feet in length, this earth dam holds a storage capacity of 420 acre-feet and covers an area of 11 acres. Despite its primary purpose for recreation, the dam's hazard potential remains undetermined, with its condition yet to be rated.
Positioned within the boundaries of the Mobile District, Yc1 overlooks the UNNAMED POND and is regulated by the state of Florida. The dam's operations are primarily overseen by its private owner, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement mechanisms in place to ensure compliance. While the dam's emergency action plan and risk assessment details are unavailable, the structure's uncontrolled outlet gates hint at a potential need for further evaluation and management measures.
With its picturesque location and recreational offerings, Yc1 stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in Florida. While its exact risk profile and condition assessment remain pending, this dam serves as a gathering point for water enthusiasts seeking solace and adventure in the heart of Crestview. As discussions around dam safety and regulation continue, Yc1's presence underscores the importance of balancing conservation efforts with public access and enjoyment of natural resources.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Yc1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow River At Milligan | 629 cfs | → |
| Yellow River Nr Oak Grove | 522 cfs | → |
| Shoal River Nr Crestview | 572 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River Nr Baker | 177 cfs | → |
| Shoal River Nr Mossy Head | 115 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River Near Bradley Al | 47 cfs | → |
About Yc1
Where does the data for Yc1 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 below 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.
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.