Spring Lake dam
Spring Lake
Spring Lake, located in Satsuma, Florida, is a privately owned water resource with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. The dam, primarily made of earth with stone core types and rock and soil foundations, stands at a height of 12 feet with a hydraulic height of 9 feet. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet and covers an area of 17 acres, serving as a recreational spot for enthusiasts.
Despite its significance as a water source, Spring Lake has been assessed to be in poor condition with a significant hazard potential. The last inspection in May 2016 revealed the need for improvement to meet safety standards. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 5 feet and lacks outlet gates. The risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level, prompting the need for enhanced risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
Although Spring Lake is not under the jurisdiction of any federal agency, it is subject to regulation and inspection by the state. With its close proximity to the Deep Creek Tributary, the reservoir plays a crucial role in providing water for fire protection and recreational activities. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, efforts must be made to address the poor condition of Spring Lake to mitigate risks and ensure sustainable management for future generations to enjoy.
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 Spring Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Creek At Orange Springs | 2 cfs | → |
| Ocklawaha R At Rodman Dam Nr Orange Springs | 413 cfs | → |
| St. Johns R At Buffalo Bluff Nr Satsuma | 6,680 cfs | → |
| Ocklawaha River At Eureka | 520 cfs | → |
| Dunns Creek Near Satsuma | 1,620 cfs | → |
| Ocklawaha River Nr Conner | 499 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Spring Lake.
Boat launches
- Northeast 245th Street Road 14526, Fort Mccoy
- Rodman Dam Road, Palatka
- Rodman Dam Road Putnam County
- City Of Hawthorne Lindsey-Phillips Park
- Trout Street 6116, Melrose
- County Road 12b, Hawthorne
Campgrounds
- Kenwood Rec Area
- Rodman Rec Area
- Davenport Landing
- Lake Delancy
- Lake Delancy East Campground
- Salt Springs
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Segment A--Mouth Of Spring On Ocala Nf (At Juniper Springs Wilderness) To Bridge On Sh 19 (At Wilderness Boundary)
- Segment B--Bridge On Sh 19 To Confluence With Lake George
- Segment A--Mouth Of Spring On Ocala Nf To Alexander Springs Wilderness Boundary
- Segment B--Alexander Springs Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With St. Johns River
Track Spring Lake 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 Spring Lake
Where does the data for Spring Lake 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 Spring Lake.