Bruce Creek Dam dam
Bruce Creek Dam
Bruce Creek Dam, located in Walton County, Florida, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1960, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 15 feet, with a length of 500 feet, and has a storage capacity of 89 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Bruce Creek and serves for irrigation purposes as well, making it a vital resource for the local community.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been inspected since May 1994, raising concerns about its current condition assessment. With a drainage area of zero and a maximum discharge capacity of 90 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Although the dam is not under federal jurisdiction, it is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspection, and enforcement, ensuring its safety and compliance with standards.
As a key feature for both water management and recreational activities, Bruce Creek Dam serves as a valuable asset in the region. With its historical significance dating back to the 1960s, the dam continues to provide essential services for the community while maintaining a low-risk profile. However, the lack of recent inspections raises the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure the dam's long-term safety and functionality for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
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 Bruce Creek Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Alaqua Creek Near Pleasant Ridge | 48 cfs | → |
| Bruce Creek At Sh 81 Nr Redbay | 23 cfs | → |
| Choctawhatchee River Nr Bruce | 5,500 cfs | → |
| Shoal River Nr Mossy Head | 86 cfs | → |
| Choctawhatchee River At Caryville | 3,410 cfs | → |
| Holmes Creek At Vernon | 752 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bruce Creek Dam.
Boat launches
- Four Mile Creek Landing
- Shipyard Road, Freeport
- Portland Park Boat Ramp
- Black Creek Lodge
- Dead River Road 2207-2299, Ponce De Leon
- Alligator Point
Campgrounds
- Red Deer
- Sand Pond Recreation Area
- Pine Log State Forest
- Speck Pond
- Greyton State Beach
- Grayton Beach State Park
Fishing spots
Track Bruce Creek Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bruce Creek Dam
Where does the data for Bruce Creek 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 Bruce Creek Dam.