Lake Warner Dam dam
Lake Warner Dam
Lake Warner Dam, located in Tallahassee, Florida, was completed in 1951 and is primarily used for recreation, specifically for fishing and wildlife pond activities. The dam, designed by the USDA NRCS, is an earth dam with a height of 12 feet and a length of 450 feet, creating a surface area of 5 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Despite being privately owned, the dam is regulated and permitted by the NWFWMD, with regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
With a high hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Lake Warner Dam poses potential risks that are closely monitored by regulatory agencies. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet and outlet gates equipped with Tainter (radial) mechanisms. Although the dam's condition is currently not rated, its risk management measures and emergency action plan status are not specified in the available data. Despite these uncertainties, the dam remains a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking recreational opportunities in the Leon County area.
Overall, Lake Warner Dam serves as a vital water resource and recreational hub in the Tallahassee region, offering a tranquil setting for fishing, wildlife observation, and other outdoor activities. As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the dam's maintenance and risk management will be crucial in ensuring the safety of nearby communities and preserving the ecological integrity of the surrounding area. With its scenic location and important role in water management, Lake Warner Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of human activities and environmental stewardship 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 Lake Warner Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ochlockonee River Nr Concord | 844 cfs | → |
| Ochlockonee River Nr Havana | 703 cfs | → |
| Little River Nr Quincy | 122 cfs | → |
| Little River Nr Midway | 105 cfs | → |
| St. Marks River Near Newport | 409 cfs | → |
| Little Attapulgus Creek At Attapulgus | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Warner Dam.
Boat launches
- Cedar Hill Road 467, Tallahassee
- Rhoden Cove Road Leon County
- Crowder Landing
- Miller Landing Road 2735, Tallahassee
- North Monroe Street Leon County
- Lake Drive Leon County
Campgrounds
- Coe Landing
- High Bluff Landing - Lake Talquin State Forest
- High Bluff Campground
- Campers World
- Williams Landing
- Hall Landing
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
- Segment B--Sh 65 To Carr Bridge On Fh 13
Track Lake Warner Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Warner Dam
Where does the data for Lake Warner 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 High 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 Warner Dam.