Douglas Dam dam
Douglas Dam
Douglas Dam, located in Leon County, Florida, is a private dam with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. Built in 1962 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and stretches 650 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 59 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.46 square miles, Douglas Dam plays a crucial role in fire protection, stock, small fish pond management, and recreational activities in the area.
Managed by the NWFWMD, Douglas Dam is regulated by the state of Florida and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety standards. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated as of the last inspection in 1994. With a maximum discharge rate of 935 cubic feet per second, Douglas Dam serves as a vital resource for water management and conservation efforts in the region, contributing to the overall environmental health and biodiversity of the TR-ROBERTS POND area.
As a significant element in the water resource infrastructure of Tallahassee, Douglas Dam not only provides essential water storage capabilities but also offers a sanctuary for fish and wildlife populations to thrive. With its proximity to the city and its multiple purposes including recreation, this dam serves as a valuable asset for both the local community and the surrounding ecosystem. As climate and water resource enthusiasts, the intricate details and regulatory framework surrounding Douglas Dam showcase the importance of sustainable management practices in maintaining the delicate balance between human needs and environmental conservation.
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 Douglas Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ochlockonee River Nr Concord | 837 cfs | → |
| Ochlockonee River Nr Havana | 584 cfs | → |
| St. Marks River Near Newport | 416 cfs | → |
| Wacissa River Nr Wacissa Fla | 242 cfs | → |
| Little River Nr Quincy | 229 cfs | → |
| Little River Nr Midway | 235 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Douglas Dam.
Boat launches
- Roco County Road 16900, Tallahassee
- Cedar Hill Road 467, Tallahassee
- Rhoden Cove Road Leon County
- Crowder Landing
- Miller Landing Road 2735, Tallahassee
- North Monroe Street Leon County
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 Douglas Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Douglas Dam
Where does the data for Douglas 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 Douglas Dam.