Fisheating Creek dam
Fisheating Creek
Fisheating Creek is a well-known water resource located in Highlands, Florida, managed by the USDA NRCS and serving as a crucial flood risk reduction mechanism. This creek, with a dam height of 11 feet and completed in 1959, has a storage capacity of 263.2 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 186 cfs. With a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential, Fisheating Creek plays a vital role in managing the water flow in the region.
The creek covers a surface area of 38 acres and has a drainage area of 70 acres, making it an essential water resource in the area. Even though it has not been inspected since May 1999 and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, Fisheating Creek continues to serve its purpose effectively in reducing flood risks and managing water flow in the region. The risk assessment for this creek is considered very high, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance activities to ensure its continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks.
Located in PALMDALE, Fisheating Creek is a significant waterway managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. With a history dating back to 1959, this creek plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. As a controlled spillway with a low hazard potential, Fisheating Creek remains a valuable asset in the effort to address water-related challenges and climate variability in the area.
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 Fisheating Creek -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fisheating Creek Nr Lake Placid | 0 cfs | → |
| Josephine Creek Near De Soto City Fl | 4 cfs | → |
| C-41 Canal Nr Brighton | 261 cfs | → |
| Arbuckle Creek Nr De Soto City | 54 cfs | → |
| Charlie Creek Near Crewsville Fl | 0 cfs | → |
| Carter Creek Near Sebring Fl | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fisheating Creek.
Boat launches
- Boat Launch And Park, Lake Placid
- Lake Carrie Boat Ramp
- Lake June Park
- Lake June Clubhouse Road, Lake Placid
- Windy Point Boat Ramp
- Lakesedge Drive 623, Lake Placid
Campgrounds
- Highlands Hammock State Park
- Fisheating Creek Campground
- Chandler Slough East Campsite
- Yates Marsh North
- Yates Marsh South
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- County Road 780 Bridge To State Road 72 Bridge
- A Point Approximately 1/2 Mile South Of Sr 771 At El Jobean To The River's Mouth In The Vicinity Of Hog Island
- Begins Downstream Of The State Road 72 Bridge To The Southern Boundary Of Myakka River State Park
- A Point Just Upriver Of The Us 41 Highway Crossing To The Sarasota/Charlotte County Line
- Approximately River Mile 18 To A Point Just Upriver Of The Us 41 Highway Crossing
- The Southern Boundary Of The Myakka River State Park To Ends Approximately At River Mile 23 Where Riverfront Residential Development Begins
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Track Fisheating Creek in the Snoflo app
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About Fisheating Creek
Where does the data for Fisheating Creek 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 Fisheating Creek.