Upper Memorial Lake Dam

BEAR CREEK· Okaloosa, Florida· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Water Supply Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Upper Memorial Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 71.1% in FL)
Dam Length250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage180 acre-ft
Normal Storage126 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge20 cfs
NID IDFL00468

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 24, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: FDEP

Ownership

USAF AFMC

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Upper Memorial Lake Dam?

Upper Memorial Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Upper Memorial Lake Dam?

Upper Memorial Lake Dam is owned by USAF AFMC (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Upper Memorial Lake Dam?

Upper Memorial Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Upper Memorial Lake Dam?

Upper Memorial Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Upper Memorial Lake Dam last inspected?

Upper Memorial Lake Dam was last inspected on September 24, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.