Lower Memorial Lake Dam
Lower Memorial Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Okaloosa County, Florida, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lower Memorial Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lower Memorial Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usaf Afmc (federal). It impounds the Bear Creek near Eglin Afb.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 215 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/09/2025.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Okaloosa |
| Nearest City | Eglin Afb |
| River/Stream | Bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.45747, -86.53085 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | USAF AFMC |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/09/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00469 |
| Federal ID | FL00469 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |