Hilton Dam dam
Hilton Dam
Hilton Dam, located in Okaloosa, Florida, along Baggett Creek, is a private earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1960 for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a height of 18 feet and stretches 420 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 89 acre-feet. While primarily serving as a fish and wildlife pond, the dam also provides recreation opportunities for visitors in the area.
Managed by the NWFWMD, Hilton Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated for its condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 60 feet and a maximum discharge of 935 cfs. Despite being last inspected in 1994, the dam continues to operate safely, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. With its beautiful surroundings and limited risk, Hilton Dam remains a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to enjoy the outdoors.
For those interested in exploring the intersection of water resources and climate, Hilton Dam offers a unique opportunity to observe a well-maintained earth structure in a picturesque setting. As a crucial part of the local ecosystem, the dam provides both recreational benefits and habitat for various wildlife species. With its location in Wilkerson Bluff and close proximity to the city, Hilton Dam serves as a valuable resource for the community while also contributing to the conservation efforts in the area.
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 Hilton Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow River At Milligan | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River Nr Baker | 426 cfs | → |
| Shoal River Nr Crestview | 590 cfs | → |
| Yellow River Nr Oak Grove | 770 cfs | → |
| Juniper Creek At State Hwy 85 Nr Niceville | 78 cfs | → |
| Big Coldwater Creek Nr Milton | 523 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hilton Dam.
Boat launches
- U.S. 90 1921, Baker
- Florida Trail Okaloosa County
- Live Oak Church Road, Crestview
- Yellow River Log Lake Road 3900, Holt
- Okaloosa County
Campgrounds
- Pearl Creek
- Karick Lake Lower - Blackwater River State Forest
- Karick Lake Upper - Blackwater River State Forest
- Blackwater River State Park
- Jr. Walton Pond
- Speck Pond
Track Hilton Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hilton Dam
Where does the data for Hilton 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 Hilton Dam.