Oak Woodlands Dam dam
Oak Woodlands Dam
Located in Hamilton, Florida, the Oak Woodlands Dam is a private Earth dam primarily used for fish and wildlife pond purposes. Completed in 1951, this dam has a height of 7 feet and a length of 500 feet, providing a storage capacity of 216 acre-feet. Positioned on a tributary to the Withlacoochee River, this dam serves a crucial role in maintaining the ecosystem and wildlife in the area.
Despite its significant hazard potential, with a poor condition assessment as of May 2017, the Oak Woodlands Dam remains a vital structure for water resource management in the region. With a spillway width of 30 feet and an uncontrolled spillway type, this dam requires regular inspection and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The risk assessment for this dam is classified as moderate, emphasizing the importance of ongoing risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and ecosystems, the Oak Woodlands Dam serves as a key component in preserving the natural habitat and supporting biodiversity in the area. With its location in a critical watershed area, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and maintaining the delicate balance of the surrounding environment. As such, efforts to improve the condition and safety of this dam are essential to ensure the long-term sustainability of the region's water resources and wildlife populations.
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 Oak Woodlands Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Withlacoochee River Near Pinetta | 189 cfs | → |
| Alapaha River Near Jennings Fla | 117 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River Nr Lee | 263 cfs | → |
| Suwannee River At Ellaville | 816 cfs | → |
| Alapaha River At Statenville | 58 cfs | → |
| Suwannee River At Suwannee Springs Fla | 117 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oak Woodlands Dam.
Boat launches
- Northeast River Park Road 1307, Lee
- Madison Highway 6461, Valdosta
- County Road 249, Jasper
- Highway 94, Statenville
- Valdosta Highway, Valdosta
- County Road 250, Live Oak
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- State Highway 6 To The Confluence With The Suwannee River
- The Little River Springs At River Mile 81 To The Mouth Of The River At The Gulf Of Mexico
- Ichetucknee Headspring To The First Powerline Crossing Over Ichetucknee River
- The First Powerline Crossing The Ichetuckee River To The Confluence With The Santa Fe River, Down The Santa Fe River To The Suwannee River
- The Suwannee River Sill At River Mile 238 To The Little River Springs At River Mile 81
Track Oak Woodlands Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Oak Woodlands Dam
Where does the data for Oak Woodlands 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 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 Oak Woodlands Dam.