Lake Lulu Dam dam
Lake Lulu Dam
Lake Lulu Dam, located in Winter Haven, Florida, is a private dam primarily used for recreation on Lake Lulu. The dam is an earth dam with a height of 18 feet and a hydraulic height of 14 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1850 acre-feet. The dam is considered to have a significant hazard potential, although its condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated."
The dam is under state regulation and jurisdiction, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement carried out by the relevant state agencies. While there is no specific information available on the year of completion or any modifications made to the dam over the years, it is clear that Lake Lulu Dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities in the area. With its picturesque location and serene surroundings, the dam offers visitors a chance to enjoy water-based activities and appreciate the natural beauty of the region.
Overall, Lake Lulu Dam is a vital structure in Polk County, Florida, serving both recreational and potentially flood control purposes. As a part of the local water resource management system, the dam contributes to the preservation and utilization of the area's natural water bodies. While its hazard potential is a point of concern, the dam's regulation and oversight ensure that it continues to function safely and effectively for the benefit of the community.
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 Lake Lulu Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Peace Creek Drainage Canal Near Wahneta Fl | 5 cfs | → |
| Lake Lena Run Near Auburndale Fl | 0 cfs | → |
| Peace Creek Near Bartow Fl | 3 cfs | → |
| Saddle Creek At State Hwy 570 Near Eaton Park Fl | 0 cfs | → |
| Peace River At Bartow Fl | 4 cfs | → |
| Peace River Near Bartow Fl | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Lulu Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Roy Drive 165, Winter Haven
- Lake Eloise Drive, Cypress Gardens
- 7th Street Southwest 1849, Winter Haven
- Lake Shipp Drive 1605-1699, Winter Haven
- Lake Ned Road Southeast 202, Polk County
- South Lake Howard Drive 101, Winter Haven
Campgrounds
- Saddle Creek County Park
- Backpack Campsite
- Circle F Dude Ranch Camp - Summer Camp & Outdoor Education Center
- Wallaby Ranch (Can Camp If Hangliding)
- Lake Kissimmee State Park
- Fallen Oak Campsite
Fishing spots
Track Lake Lulu Dam 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 Lake Lulu Dam
Where does the data for Lake Lulu 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 Lake Lulu Dam.