Sharon Estate Dam dam
Sharon Estate Dam
Sharon Estate Dam, located in Choctaw Beach, Florida, is a private dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and stretches over 550 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 124 acre-feet, the dam serves for both irrigation and recreational activities along Piney Creek.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is under state regulation and inspection in Florida. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and its outlet gates operate in the same manner. The last inspection took place in May 1994, with the condition assessment currently marked as "Not Rated." While the risk assessment is moderate, with a score of 3, there are no specific risk management measures or emergency action plans noted for the dam.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Sharon Estate Dam will find its unique design and purpose intriguing. The dam's location in Walton County, Florida, provides a serene environment for recreational activities while also serving essential functions for irrigation. With its historical completion date and current moderate risk assessment, the dam presents an opportunity for further study and monitoring in the realm of water resource management and climate resilience.
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 Sharon Estate Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Juniper Creek At State Hwy 85 Nr Niceville | 78 cfs | → |
| Alaqua Creek Near Pleasant Ridge | 48 cfs | → |
| Shoal River Nr Crestview | 461 cfs | → |
| Shoal River Nr Mossy Head | 86 cfs | → |
| Bruce Creek At Sh 81 Nr Redbay | 23 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Milligan | 808 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sharon Estate Dam.
Boat launches
- Choctaw Beach Wayside Park Boat Ramp
- Legion Park
- East Niceville Rocky Bayou Boat Ramp
- Alligator Point
- Charls E. Cessna Landing
- Portland Park Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Mid Bay Shores Military
- Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
- Rocky Bayou State Park
- Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
- Henderson Beach State Park
- Destin Army Infantry Center Military
Fishing spots
Track Sharon Estate Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Sharon Estate Dam
Where does the data for Sharon Estate 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 Sharon Estate Dam.