Inglis dam
Inglis
The Inglis Dam, located in Levy County, Florida, was completed in 1909 and serves as a vital water resource structure on the Withlacoochee River. This privately-owned Earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and stretches over 51,000 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 33,600 acre-feet and a controlled spillway, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and storage in the area.
Despite its age, the Inglis Dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its current condition. However, the risk assessment for this structure is classified as very high, indicating the need for vigilant monitoring and management. With inspections conducted every 3 years, emergency action plans are in place to address any potential risks associated with the dam. As a noteworthy feature in the region's water infrastructure, the Inglis Dam continues to be a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the conservation and management of water resources in Florida.
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 Inglis -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Withlacoochee R At Inglis Dam Nr Dunnellon | · | → |
| Withlacoochee R Bypass Channel Nr Inglis Fla | 420 cfs | → |
| Saragassa Canal At Crystal River Fl | 171 cfs | → |
| Rainbow River Near Dunnellon | 385 cfs | → |
| Rainbow Springs Near Dunnellon | 493 cfs | → |
| Halls River At Homosassa Springs Fl | 218 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Inglis.
Boat launches
- Lake Rousseau Boat Ramp (W Riverwood Dr)
- Lake Rousseau Boat Ramp (Se 116th Ave)
- Citrus County
- Goldendale Boat Ramp
- Allen Park Road 1999, Levy County
- Fort Island Trail Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Rock Crusher Canyon Rv Resort
- Rainbow Springs Campground
- Rainbow Springs State Park
- Ross Prairie Campground And Trailhead
- Ross Prairie
- Ross Prairie Primitive Campsite
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Inglis 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 Inglis
Where does the data for Inglis 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 Low 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 Inglis.