Wf2 dam
Wf2
Wf2, located in Freeport, Florida, is a private recreational dam on an unnamed pond in Walton County. This Earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and has a length of 812 feet, providing a storage capacity of 500 acre-feet. While the primary purpose of Wf2 is recreation, it also serves as a critical water resource in the area.
Managed by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Wf2 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state of Florida. Despite being labeled as having an "Undetermined" hazard potential and a "Not Rated" condition assessment, Wf2 remains a significant structure for water management and climate resilience in the region. With its strategic location and storage capacity, Wf2 plays a vital role in maintaining water levels and supporting various recreational activities in the area.
Although lacking detailed information on its construction date and modifications, Wf2 underscores the importance of private entities in water resource management. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of structures like Wf2 in balancing water needs and recreational opportunities is crucial for sustainable development and resilience in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Wf2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Choctawhatchee River Nr Bruce | 5,360 cfs | → |
| Bruce Creek At Sh 81 Nr Redbay | 23 cfs | → |
| Alaqua Creek Near Pleasant Ridge | 48 cfs | → |
| Holmes Creek At Vernon | 826 cfs | → |
| Econfina Creek Near Bennett | 442 cfs | → |
| Choctawhatchee River At Caryville | 4,460 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wf2.
Boat launches
- Lakeview Drive 22926, Panama City Beach
- Harbor Island Ferry Terminal
- Pine Log Landing Road 5802, Washington County
- Boat Ramp Road, Santa Rosa Beach
- Black Creek Lodge
- B.V. Buchanan Park And Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Greyton State Beach
- Grayton Beach State Park
- Pine Log State Forest
- Sand Pond Recreation Area
- Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
- Panama City Css Military
Fishing spots
Track Wf2 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 Wf2
Where does the data for Wf2 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 Undetermined 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 Wf2.