Rcid Levee D-6 dam
Rcid Levee D-6
Rcid Levee D-6, D-6a is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Osceola, Florida, specifically in the city of Poinciana. This earth dam, completed in 1971, stands at a height of 15 feet and spans a length of 19,400 feet along the banks of Reedy Creek. With a maximum storage capacity of 34,800 acre-feet and a normal storage of 5,000 acre-feet, this levee plays a crucial role in managing water levels and protecting the surrounding area from flooding.
Owned and regulated by the local government, Rcid Levee D-6, D-6a is classified as having a significant hazard potential due to its strategic location and the volume of water it holds back. Although its condition has not been officially rated, this structure undergoes regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its integrity and effectiveness. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this levee serves as a key component in the region's water resource management system, protecting communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events and rising water levels.
As a part of the Jacksonville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Rcid Levee D-6, D-6a plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With its strategic location along Reedy Creek and its significant storage capacity, this earth dam is a critical piece of infrastructure that helps mitigate the risks associated with climate change and extreme weather. By adhering to state regulatory standards and undergoing regular inspections, this levee ensures the safety and stability of the region, highlighting the importance of proactive water resource management in the face of a changing climate.
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 Rcid Levee D-6 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Reedy Creek Below S-40 Near Loughman | 1 cfs | → |
| Reedy Creek Nr Loughman | · | → |
| Davenport Creek Nr Loughman | 2 cfs | → |
| Bonnet Creek Nr Vineland | 6 cfs | → |
| Reedy Creek Nr Vineland | 4 cfs | → |
| Shingle Creek At Campbell | 37 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rcid Levee D-6.
Boat launches
- Marsh Landing
- Ridgeway Drive 2550-2598, Kissimmee
- Oak Street 2582, Kissimmee
- Florida's Turnpike, Kissimmee
- Lake Tohopekaliga Road 3698, Saint Cloud
- East Southport Road 2001, Kissimmee
Campgrounds
- Wallaby Ranch (Can Camp If Hangliding)
- Creak Side Medow
- Pine Point Primative Campsite
- Turkey Lake City Park
- Lake Louisa State Park
- Youth Camp 2
Fishing spots
Track Rcid Levee D-6 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 Rcid Levee D-6
Where does the data for Rcid Levee D-6 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 Rcid Levee D-6.