Gulf Coast Counc dam
Gulf Coast Counc
Gulf Coast Counc, located in Walton, Florida, is a privately owned dam managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Built in 1959, this Earth-type dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, including fish and wildlife pond activities. With a height of 25 feet and a length of 600 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 291 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for the surrounding area.
Despite being uncontrolled, the dam has a spillway width of 50 feet to manage potential overflow and a significant hazard potential. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, with the last inspection conducted in May 1994. The risk assessment for Gulf Coast Counc is moderate (3), signifying the need for continued monitoring and potential risk management measures to ensure the safety and sustainability of the dam for both recreational and water resource purposes in the region.
Overall, Gulf Coast Counc serves as a vital water resource and recreational asset in the region, regulated by the Northwest Florida Water Management District. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the maintenance and management of dams like Gulf Coast Counc are crucial for ensuring sustainable water management practices and enhancing climate resilience in the Gulf Coast 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 Gulf Coast Counc -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Alaqua Creek Near Pleasant Ridge | 47 cfs | → |
| Shoal River Nr Mossy Head | 556 cfs | → |
| Bruce Creek At Sh 81 Nr Redbay | 23 cfs | → |
| Shoal River Nr Crestview | 2,360 cfs | → |
| Choctawhatchee River At Caryville | 9,450 cfs | → |
| Juniper Creek At State Hwy 85 Nr Niceville | 67 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gulf Coast Counc.
Boat launches
- Portland Park Boat Ramp
- Four Mile Creek Landing
- Shipyard Road, Freeport
- Choctaw Beach Wayside Park Boat Ramp
- Black Creek Lodge
- East Niceville Rocky Bayou Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Red Deer
- Speck Pond
- Jr. Walton Pond
- Florala State Park
- Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
- Rocky Bayou State Park
Fishing spots
Track Gulf Coast Counc 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 Gulf Coast Counc
Where does the data for Gulf Coast Counc 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 Gulf Coast Counc.