Karick Lake Dam dam
Karick Lake Dam
Karick Lake Dam, located in Okaloosa County, Florida, is a state-owned structure designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1964. With a primary purpose of recreation, the dam creates the picturesque Karick Lake, also known as Karick Lake, providing opportunities for fishing, wildlife observation, and other outdoor activities. The dam stands at a height of 50 feet and spans 1340 feet, with a storage capacity of 1574 acre-feet and a surface area of 61 acres.
Managed by the Northwest Florida Water Management District, Karick Lake Dam is regulated and inspected by the state, with a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated. The dam is situated on Dead Fall Creek and is surrounded by the natural beauty of the area, offering a tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy. Although last inspected in 1994, the dam continues to serve as a vital resource for both water management and recreational purposes in the region, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts alike to explore its scenic surroundings and diverse wildlife habitats.
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 Karick Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow River Nr Oak Grove | 524 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River Nr Baker | 295 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Milligan | 808 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River Near Bradley Al | 66 cfs | → |
| Shoal River Nr Crestview | 461 cfs | → |
| Shoal River Nr Mossy Head | 86 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Karick Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Okaloosa County
- County Road 2 2731, Baker
- Hurricane Lake North Entrance Road, Baker
- Hurricane Lake South Entrance Road, Baker
- U.S. 90 1921, Baker
Campgrounds
- Karick Lake Upper - Blackwater River State Forest
- Karick Lake Lower - Blackwater River State Forest
- Open Pond Recreation Area
- Pearl Creek
- Jr. Walton Pond
- Blackwater River State Park
Track Karick Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Karick Lake Dam
Where does the data for Karick Lake 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 Karick Lake Dam.