Litvak Dam dam
Litvak Dam
Litvak Dam, located in Escambia, Florida, along the TR-ESCAMBIA RIVER, serves as a significant water resource for the area. Completed in 1970, this earth dam stands at 18 feet high and spans 750 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet for purposes such as fire protection, stock, small fish ponds, and recreation. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering a tranquil retreat for visitors to enjoy the surrounding natural beauty.
Despite its recreational benefits, Litvak Dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, it undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are not specified in the available data, suggesting the need for further evaluation and risk mitigation strategies.
As a private-owned structure, Litvak Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. With its strategic location and storage capacity, the dam contributes to the overall resilience of the area's water supply and ecosystem. However, ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts will be essential to ensure the safety and sustainability of Litvak Dam for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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 Litvak Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Escambia River Nr Molino | 4,450 cfs | → |
| Perdido River At Barrineau Park | 432 cfs | → |
| Elevenmile Creek Near Pensacola | 21 cfs | → |
| Styx River Near Elsanor | 264 cfs | → |
| Bayou Marcus Creek Nr Pensacola | 13 cfs | → |
| Escambia River Near Century | 2,330 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Litvak Dam.
Boat launches
- Fairground Road 6599, Molino
- Webb Landing Road, Jay
- Keyser Landing Road, Jay
- Cotton Lake Road, Molino
- Becks Lake Road Escambia County
- Sandy Landing Road, Jay
Campgrounds
- Clear Creek Rv Military - Fort Knox
- Lake Stone
- Blue Angel Naval Military - Pensacola Nas
- Blackwater River State Park
- Oak Grove Military - Pensacola Nas
- Naval Live Oaks Group Camping
Fishing spots
Track Litvak Dam 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 Litvak Dam
Where does the data for Litvak 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 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 Litvak Dam.