Cellon Dam dam
Cellon Dam
Cellon Dam, located in Worthington Springs, Florida, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1950 for purposes such as fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. With a height of 12 feet and a length of 250 feet, the dam holds a normal storage capacity of 64 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5 acres. Situated along the TR-Santa Fe River, the dam is regulated by the state and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite its low hazard potential, Cellon Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region. Its strategic location and design contribute to fire protection, support for livestock, and recreational opportunities such as fishing. The dam's presence also highlights the importance of private ownership in maintaining and managing critical water infrastructure for various community needs. Additionally, the dam's compliance with state regulations underscores the commitment to sustainable water resource practices and environmental stewardship.
As a significant feature in the Jacksonville District, Cellon Dam represents a harmonious blend of human ingenuity and natural resources utilization. Its construction and operation reflect the intersection of water management, agricultural support, and ecological conservation. With ongoing inspections and adherence to regulatory standards, the dam serves as a model for responsible dam ownership and underscores the importance of water infrastructure in supporting local communities and ecosystems in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Cellon Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe River At Worthington Springs | · | → |
| Santa Fe River At O'Leno State Park Fla | 33 cfs | → |
| Santa Fe River At River Rise Nr High Springs | 40 cfs | → |
| Santa Fe River Near Graham | 1 cfs | → |
| New River Nr Lake Butler Fla | · | → |
| Santa Fe River Near Fort White | 594 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cellon Dam.
Boat launches
- Northwest 2nd Avenue 265, Lake Butler
- Southwest Us Highway 27 Columbia County
- Southwest 75th Avenue 14218, Starke
- Hampton Lake Boat Ramp
- Southwest Rum Island Terrace Columbia County
- Northeast 134th Place 17800, Waldo
Campgrounds
- O'Kemp Group Camp
- Dogwood Campsite
- Oleno State Park
- Camp Crystal Lake
- The Group Landing
- Puc Puggy Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Ichetucknee Headspring To The First Powerline Crossing Over Ichetucknee River
- The First Powerline Crossing The Ichetuckee River To The Confluence With The Santa Fe River, Down The Santa Fe River To The Suwannee River
- The Little River Springs At River Mile 81 To The Mouth Of The River At The Gulf Of Mexico
- The Confluence Of The North Prong And Middle Prong To Trader's Hill
Track Cellon Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Cellon Dam
Where does the data for Cellon 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 Cellon Dam.