Her05 dam
Her05
Her05 is a private dam located in Hernando, Florida, specifically in the city of Brooksville. This earth dam, with a height of 16.23 feet and a storage capacity of 11,028.4 acre-feet, serves the primary purpose of storing tailings. The dam is regulated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Situated on an unnamed pond, Her05 is under the jurisdiction of the Jacksonville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The dam's hazard potential is currently undetermined, with a condition assessment of "Not Rated." Despite this, the dam has not been assessed for emergency action preparedness, and there are no available risk assessment or management measures in place as of now. Given its location and purpose, Her05 presents an intriguing case for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and study for potential environmental impacts.
With its unique characteristics and regulatory framework, Her05 serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of water resource management and climate considerations in Florida. As a private structure with state oversight, the dam's condition and safety measures are vital for ensuring the protection of the surrounding environment and communities. Further research and analysis of Her05's risk potential, emergency preparedness, and overall impact on the local ecosystem could provide valuable insights for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to enhance their understanding of dam infrastructure 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 Her05 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Weeki Wachee River Near Brooksville Fl | 100 cfs | → |
| Weeki Wachee River Nr Weeki Wachee Springs Fl | 92 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River At Nobleton Fl | 4 cfs | → |
| Chassahowitzka River Near Homosassa Fl | 110 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River At Croom | 13 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River At Rital Fl | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Her05.
Boat launches
- Withlacoochee State Trail Inverness
- Townsend House Road 18620, Dade City
- Bayport Park Boat Ramp
- Southwest 113th Place Sumter County
- Town Court Hernando County
Campgrounds
- Hog Island - Withlacoochee State Forest
- Silver Lake Camping
- Silver Lake - Withlacoochee State Forest
- Withlacoochee State Forest Mutual Mine Recreation Area
- Cypress Glen - Withlacoochee State Forest
- Crooked River - Withlacoochee State Forest
Fishing spots
More reservoirs
Track Her05 in the Snoflo app
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About Her05
Where does the data for Her05 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 Her05.