Lower Huggle Pond Dam dam
Lower Huggle Pond Dam
Lower Huggle Pond Dam, located in Leon County, Florida, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1948 with a primary purpose of irrigation. This 23-foot high structure on the Taylor-Hammock Stream has a storage capacity of 417 acre-feet and a surface area of 51 acres. Despite being uncontrolled, with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment.
While the last inspection of Lower Huggle Pond Dam took place in 1994, it is regulated by the state of Florida and subject to permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam is not currently rated for its condition, but it remains in use for irrigation and other purposes such as fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. With a risk assessment of moderate, efforts to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam are ongoing to mitigate potential risks associated with its operation.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lower Huggle Pond Dam presents an intriguing case study in private ownership and regulation of a critical water infrastructure. Its location in Tallahassee, proximity to the Taylor-Hammock Stream, and historical significance as an irrigation source make it an important part of the local ecosystem. As discussions around water management and climate resilience continue, understanding the role of dams like Lower Huggle Pond in sustaining water resources becomes increasingly vital for maintaining ecological balance and ensuring sustainable water usage in the region.
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 Lower Huggle Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ochlockonee River Nr Concord | 844 cfs | → |
| Ochlockonee River Nr Havana | 703 cfs | → |
| Ochlockonee River Near Thomasville | 574 cfs | → |
| Little River Nr Quincy | 122 cfs | → |
| Little Attapulgus Creek At Attapulgus | 7 cfs | → |
| Little River Nr Midway | 105 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lower Huggle Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Cedar Hill Road 467, Tallahassee
- Roco County Road 16900, Tallahassee
- Hadley Ferry Road 154, Cairo
- Rhoden Cove Road Leon County
- Miller Landing Road 2735, Tallahassee
- Crowder Landing
Campgrounds
- Campers World
- Coe Landing
- High Bluff Landing - Lake Talquin State Forest
- High Bluff Campground
- Williams Landing
- Newport County Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Concrete Bridge (Burnt Bridge) On Fh 13 (Where River Enters Bradwell Ray Wilderness)
- 2 Miles Below Dam On Lake Talquin To Ochlockonee Bay
- Bradwell Bay Wilderness (Northern Boundary) To Bradwell Bay Wilderness Boundary At Trice Bridge On Fr 329
- Tirce Creek Bridge (Monkey Creek) To Forest Service Property Boundary In Sec 13
- Forest Service Property Bounday To St. Marks Wildlife Refuge Boundary
- State Highway 6 To The Confluence With The Suwannee River
Track Lower Huggle Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lower Huggle Pond Dam
Where does the data for Lower Huggle Pond Dam 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 Lower Huggle Pond Dam.