Bp1 dam
Bp1
Bp1, a privately owned dam located in Parker, Florida, serves primarily for recreational purposes. Sitting on an unnamed pond in Bay County, Bp1 stands at a height of 12 feet with a length of 6906 feet. It provides a storage capacity of 1278 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 67 acres. Despite its undetermined hazard potential and unrated condition assessment, Bp1 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state of Florida.
Although the exact year of completion is unknown, Bp1 has not undergone any major modifications or inspections recently. Its emergency action plan status, risk assessments, and hazard management measures are also unclear. With Neil P. Dunn representing the area in Congress, Bp1 remains a point of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts due to its location in the Mobile District and its potential impact on the surrounding environment.
While Bp1 may not have a designated federal agency or funding, its role in water storage and recreational activities makes it a significant structure in the region. As the climate continues to change and water resources become more critical, monitoring and assessing dams like Bp1 will be essential for ensuring their safety and functionality. With the potential for future updates and improvements, Bp1 represents a focal point for discussions on water management and environmental conservation in the state of Florida.
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 Bp1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Econfina Creek Near Bennett | 442 cfs | → |
| Choctawhatchee River Nr Bruce | 5,360 cfs | → |
| Apalachicola R.Ab Chipola Conr Wewahitchka | 11,900 cfs | → |
| Holmes Creek At Vernon | 826 cfs | → |
| Apalachicola River Nr Sumatra | 13,400 cfs | → |
| Bruce Creek At Sh 81 Nr Redbay | 23 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bp1.
Boat launches
- Donaldson Point
- Earl Gilbert Park Boat Ramp
- Callaway Boat Ramp
- Polecat Bayou Boat Ramp
- Pretty Bayou Boat Ramp
- Dolphin Drive 3710, Upper Grand Lagoon
Campgrounds
- Raptor Ranch - Tyndall Afb Military
- St. Andrews State Park
- Panama City Css Military
- Primitive 3
- Primitive 2
- Dead Lakes State Rec Area
Fishing spots
Track Bp1 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 Bp1
Where does the data for Bp1 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 Bp1.