Lake August dam
Lake August
Lake August in Highlands, Florida, is a private water resource regulated by the state with a primary purpose of recreation. This earth dam structure stands at 15 feet tall, with a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a structural height of 17 feet. The dam has a NID storage capacity of 1950 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 1950 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 1800 acre-feet.
Despite not being rated for its condition, Lake August has a significant hazard potential. The dam has not been inspected recently, and there is no emergency action plan in place. With a surface area of 150 acres, this reservoir provides ample space for recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and swimming.
Located in Placid Lakes, Lake August offers a serene escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts. While the dam poses a potential hazard, its recreational value and the surrounding natural beauty make it a must-visit destination in the Jacksonville District 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 Lake August -- 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 | → |
| Arbuckle Creek Nr De Soto City | 49 cfs | → |
| C-41 Canal Nr Brighton | 261 cfs | → |
| Carter Creek Near Sebring Fl | 8 cfs | → |
| Charlie Creek Near Crewsville Fl | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake August.
Boat launches
- Boat Launch And Park, Lake Placid
- Lake June Park
- Lake June Clubhouse Road, Lake Placid
- Lake Carrie Boat Ramp
- Windy Point Boat Ramp
- Lakesedge Drive 623, Lake Placid
Campgrounds
- Highlands Hammock State Park
- Chandler Slough East Campsite
- Fisheating Creek Campground
- Yates Marsh North
- Yates Marsh South
- Avon Park Af Range Military
Fishing spots
Track Lake August 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 Lake August
Where does the data for Lake August 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 Significant 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 Lake August.