Upper Memorial Lake Dam dam
Upper Memorial Lake Dam
Upper Memorial Lake Dam, located in Okaloosa, Florida, is a Federal-owned structure designed by the USAF. This dam, situated on Bear Creek, serves multiple purposes including recreation and water supply. With a primary dam type of Earth and a hydraulic height of 12 feet, Upper Memorial Lake Dam stands at 30 feet tall and stretches 250 feet in length. The dam has a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 20 cubic feet per second.
Managed and regulated by the US Air Force, Upper Memorial Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 28 feet and outlet gates that include uncontrolled and valve mechanisms. Despite its risk assessment, the dam's condition assessment is marked as "Not Available," with the last inspection conducted in September 2019. Overall, Upper Memorial Lake Dam presents an intriguing blend of recreational use, water supply functionality, and environmental management within the picturesque landscape of Bear Creek.
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 Upper Memorial Lake 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 | → |
| Shoal River Nr Crestview | 461 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Milligan | 808 cfs | → |
| Yellow River Nr Milton | 2,590 cfs | → |
| Alaqua Creek Near Pleasant Ridge | 48 cfs | → |
| Shoal River Nr Mossy Head | 86 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Memorial Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Poquito Boat Ramp
- Florida Park
- Lincoln Park Boat Ramp
- Public Boat Ramp
- Harris Boulevard 90, Okaloosa County
- Lions Park
Campgrounds
- Eglin Afb Military
- Destin Army Infantry Center Military
- Rocky Bayou State Park
- Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
- Mid Bay Shores Military
- Henderson Beach State Park
Fishing spots
Track Upper Memorial Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Upper Memorial Lake Dam
Where does the data for Upper Memorial 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 Upper Memorial Lake Dam.