Lake Bobo dam
Lake Bobo
Lake Bobo, located in Baldwin County, Alabama, is a private Fish and Wildlife Pond designed by the USDA NRCS in 1974. With a dam height of 15 feet and a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, this earth dam serves multiple purposes including recreation and wildlife conservation. The reservoir is situated along the TR-JOES CK river and is managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
The dam at Lake Bobo has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite not being state-regulated or inspected, the reservoir provides valuable habitat for fish and wildlife in the area. With a spillway width of 28 feet and a maximum discharge of 99 cubic feet per second, the dam ensures controlled water flow and helps to mitigate any potential risks associated with flooding. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, Lake Bobo remains a scenic and important resource for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Overall, Lake Bobo is a well-maintained private reservoir that offers recreational opportunities and supports local wildlife. With its strategic location and purposeful design, this earth dam contributes to the conservation efforts in the area while providing a tranquil setting for outdoor activities. While the reservoir may not be state-regulated, its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment make it a valuable asset for the community and a must-visit destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to explore the intersection of human-made structures and natural ecosystems.
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 Lake Bobo -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Styx River Near Elsanor | 175 cfs | → |
| Perdido River At Barrineau Park | 275 cfs | → |
| Elevenmile Creek Near Pensacola | 18 cfs | → |
| Magnolia River At Us 98 Near Foley | 21 cfs | → |
| Fish River Near Silver Hill Al | 53 cfs | → |
| Bayou Marcus Creek Nr Pensacola | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Bobo.
Boat launches
- Beulah
- River Annex Road 243, Escambia County
- Milk Wort Trail Foley
- Becks Lake Road Escambia County
- Weller Avenue 2898, Escambia County
- Boat Launch Road Baldwin County
Campgrounds
- Blue Angel Naval Military - Pensacola Nas
- Big Lagoon State Park
- Oak Grove Military - Pensacola Nas
- Outpost Campsites
- Gulf State Park
- Fort Pickens - Gulf Islands National Seashore
Fishing spots
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Track Lake Bobo in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Bobo
Where does the data for Lake Bobo 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 Lake Bobo.