Delancy Pond Dam dam
Delancy Pond Dam
Delancy Pond Dam, located in Gadsden, Florida, is a privately owned structure that serves multiple purposes including irrigation and recreation. Constructed in 1930, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 15 feet with a length of 510 feet, creating a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-MILL CREEK and is regulated by the state of Florida for permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk assessment rating, Delancy Pond Dam has not been condition assessed or rated. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with historical data indicating a last inspection date in May 1994. While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are unclear, water resource and climate enthusiasts may be intrigued by the potential for recreation and irrigation offered by this significant water control structure.
As an integral part of the local landscape, Delancy Pond Dam presents an opportunity for further exploration and research into its historical significance, current condition, and potential for future risk management and emergency response planning. With its unique characteristics and location within the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, this dam offers a fascinating case study for those interested in water resource management and climate resilience in the state of Florida.
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 Delancy Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ochlockonee River Nr Concord | 844 cfs | → |
| Little Attapulgus Creek At Attapulgus | 7 cfs | → |
| Little River Nr Quincy | 122 cfs | → |
| Ochlockonee River Nr Havana | 703 cfs | → |
| Little River Nr Midway | 105 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Bainbridge | 3,580 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Delancy Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Cedar Hill Road 467, Tallahassee
- Lake Drive Leon County
- Miller Landing Road 2735, Tallahassee
- North Monroe Street Leon County
- Hadley Ferry Road 154, Cairo
- Crowder Landing
Campgrounds
- High Bluff Landing - Lake Talquin State Forest
- High Bluff Campground
- Coe Landing
- Williams Landing
- Hall Landing
- Buckhorn Hunt Camp
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- 2 Miles Below Dam On Lake Talquin To Ochlockonee Bay
- Headwaters To Concrete Bridge (Burnt Bridge) On Fh 13 (Where River Enters Bradwell Ray Wilderness)
- 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
- Segment B--Sh 65 To Carr Bridge On Fh 13
Track Delancy Pond 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 Delancy Pond Dam
Where does the data for Delancy 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 Delancy Pond Dam.