Baffin Waterway System Control Stucture dam
Baffin Waterway System Control Stucture
The Baffin Waterway System Control Structure, also known as Her04, is a private-owned water control system located in Weeki Wachee, Florida. This structure plays a vital role in managing water supply in the area, particularly for the Hunters Lake and surrounding regions. With a dam height of 9 feet and a storage capacity of 2747 acre-feet, the system ensures a consistent water supply for various purposes, including agricultural, industrial, and residential needs.
Despite being privately owned, the Baffin Waterway System Control Structure is regulated by the state of Florida, with permits, inspections, and enforcement mechanisms in place to ensure its proper functioning and safety. The structure has been assessed as having a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in April 2016. While the dam itself is classified as "Other" type, its importance in water management and supply in the region cannot be understated, making it a critical infrastructure for the local community and ecosystem.
As part of the water control system, the Baffin Waterway Structure also serves as a key component in the overall water resource management strategy for the area. Its strategic location along the Hunters Lake and its storage capacity contribute to the overall water supply reliability in Hernando County, Florida. With its primary purpose being water supply, the structure's operation and maintenance are crucial to ensure a sustainable and resilient water management system for the region.
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 Baffin Waterway System Control Stucture -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Baffin Waterway System Control Stucture.
Boat launches
- Town Court Hernando County
- Osowaw Boulevard Hernando County
- Bayport Park Boat Ramp
- Robert J. Strickland Memorial Park
- Old Post Road 9130, Port Richey
- Nick's Park Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Serenova Tract Campsite
- Sawmill Gay Campground
- Silver Lake Camping
- Silver Lake - Withlacoochee State Forest
- Hog Island - Withlacoochee State Forest
- Cypress Glen - Withlacoochee State Forest
Fishing spots
Track Baffin Waterway System Control Stucture 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 Baffin Waterway System Control Stucture
Where does the data for Baffin Waterway System Control Stucture 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 Baffin Waterway System Control Stucture.