Lt6 dam
Lt6
Lt6 is a private dam located in Leon, Florida, specifically in Tallahassee. The dam, also known as FL50014, was built for recreational purposes and stands at a height of 15 feet with a length of 1240 feet. It has a storage capacity of 315 acre-feet and covers an area of 11 acres. While the dam is regulated and permitted by the state, its hazard potential is currently undetermined, and its condition has not been rated.
Situated on an unnamed pond in the Savannah District of Florida, Lt6 is a significant structure that provides recreational opportunities for the local community. Despite its importance, the dam has not undergone any recent inspections or assessments, leaving its risk level and management measures uncertain. With no emergency action plan in place and limited information on its maintenance history, the future safety and sustainability of Lt6 remain unclear.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lt6 presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned dam in need of further assessment and regulatory oversight. Its location in a densely populated area and the potential risks associated with its condition highlight the importance of proactive monitoring and management strategies to ensure the safety of both the dam and the surrounding environment. As discussions around dam safety and climate resilience continue to evolve, Lt6 serves as a reminder of the critical role that proper maintenance and monitoring play in mitigating potential hazards and safeguarding our water resources.
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 Lt6 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wacissa River Nr Wacissa Fla | 242 cfs | → |
| St. Marks River Near Newport | 409 cfs | → |
| Ochlockonee River Nr Havana | 703 cfs | → |
| Ochlockonee River Nr Concord | 844 cfs | → |
| Aucilla River At Lamont | 29 cfs | → |
| Wakulla River Near Crawfordville | 310 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lt6.
Boat launches
- Roco County Road 16900, Tallahassee
- Rhoden Cove Road Leon County
- Crowder Landing
- Wacissa Springs Road 433, Greenville
- Cedar Hill Road 467, Tallahassee
- Miller Landing Road 2735, Tallahassee
Campgrounds
- Campers World
- Newport County Park
- Coe Landing
- High Bluff Campground
- High Bluff Landing - Lake Talquin State Forest
- Wakulla River Campsite
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Concrete Bridge (Burnt Bridge) On Fh 13 (Where River Enters Bradwell Ray Wilderness)
- 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
- 2 Miles Below Dam On Lake Talquin To Ochlockonee Bay
- Forest Service Property Bounday To St. Marks Wildlife Refuge Boundary
- State Highway 6 To The Confluence With The Suwannee River
Track Lt6 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 Lt6
Where does the data for Lt6 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 Undetermined 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 Lt6.