Lake Stone Dam dam
Lake Stone Dam
Lake Stone Dam, located in Century, Florida, is a state-regulated structure with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a length of 1250 feet. It serves as a fish and wildlife pond, providing a surface area of 40 acres and a drainage area of 2.1 square miles. With a maximum discharge capacity of 9976 cubic feet per second, the dam has a significant hazard potential and is currently in a not rated condition.
Owned by the state of Florida and managed by the Northwest Florida Water Management District, Lake Stone Dam offers a tranquil setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam's normal storage capacity is 634 acre-feet, with a total storage of 1188 acre-feet. The surrounding area, including Wiggins Branch, is a popular spot for outdoor activities and wildlife observation. Despite its age, the dam has undergone regular state inspections and enforcement to ensure public safety.
With its picturesque location and vital role in wildlife conservation, Lake Stone Dam is a valuable asset in the state's water management infrastructure. While the dam remains in a stable condition, ongoing risk assessments and emergency preparedness measures are essential to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the safety of surrounding communities. As a key feature in Florida's landscape, the dam continues to provide recreational opportunities and environmental benefits for generations to come.
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 Stone Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Escambia River Near Century | 6,010 cfs | → |
| Big Escambia Creek At Flomaton Al | 495 cfs | → |
| Big Escambia Cr At Sardine Br Nr Stanley Crossroad | 351 cfs | → |
| Brushy Creek Near Bratt | 26 cfs | → |
| Conecuh River At State Hwy 41 Near Brewton | 625 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek At State Hwy 41 At Brewton | 181 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Stone Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Stone Road, Century
- Flossie Road 1766, Century
- Oil Plant Road 5228-5234, Jay
- Williams Lake Road, Jay
- Mystic Springs Road 591, Mcdavid
- Sandy Landing Road, Jay
Campgrounds
Track Lake Stone Dam 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 Lake Stone Dam
Where does the data for Lake Stone 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 Significant 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 Stone Dam.