Crescent Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Escambia County, Florida, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 865 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Crescent Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Crescent Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Crescent Lake Preservation Association (private). It impounds the Bayou Marcus near Pensacola.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 865 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 78 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,414 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/14/2024.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Escambia |
| Nearest City | Pensacola |
| River/Stream | Bayou Marcus |
| Coordinates | 30.46226, -87.27286 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 865 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,414 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,414 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 941 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 78 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 906 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Crescent Lake Preservation Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00058 |
| Federal ID | FL00058 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |