Harris Bayou Structure dam
Harris Bayou Structure
Harris Bayou Structure, located in Lake Harris, Florida, is a state-regulated earth dam with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. This structure, also known as Lak02, has a moderate hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in fair condition. The dam has a height of 12 feet and a length of 550 feet, providing a storage capacity of 202,247 acre-feet and serving multiple purposes including recreation and water supply.
Managed by the SJRWMD, Harris Bayou Structure features a controlled spillway with a width of 26 feet and outlet gates of the bascule type. The structure is situated in Tavares, Lake County, and is owned by the state of Florida. With a very high risk assessment score, it is crucial that this dam undergoes regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and water resources. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the vital role that Harris Bayou Structure plays in managing flood risks and providing essential water supply in 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 Harris Bayou Structure -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Haines Creek At Lisbon | 12 cfs | → |
| Palatlakaha R At Struct M-1 | · | → |
| Apopka-Beauclair Canal Nr Astatula | 8 cfs | → |
| Apopka Flow-Way Feeder Canal Near Astatula | 7 cfs | → |
| Wolf Branch At Fcrr Near Mount Dora | · | → |
| Palatlakaha R At Cherry Lk Out Near Groveland | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Harris Bayou Structure.
Boat launches
- East North Boulevard 700, Leesburg
- South 14th Street 1686, Leesburg
- Florida 19 27200, Tavares
- South Lakeshore Boulevard 109, Howey-In-The-Hills
- Lake Eustis Drive 473-517, Eustis
- Florida Avenue 12826, Astatula
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- 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
- 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
Track Harris Bayou Structure 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 Harris Bayou Structure
Where does the data for Harris Bayou Structure 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 Harris Bayou Structure.