Lake Lyle Wiggens dam
Lake Lyle Wiggens
Lake Lyle Wiggens in Clay County, Florida, is a privately owned reservoir primarily used for fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond. The earth dam, standing at 15 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 10 feet, helps store up to 950 acre-feet of water, with a normal storage capacity of 800 acre-feet. With a surface area of 80 acres, this significant dam is state-regulated and inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and hazard potential are managed effectively.
Located in the Jacksonville District, Lake Lyle Wiggens has uncontrolled outlet gates and is categorized as having a significant hazard potential. Although the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, the reservoir's emergency action plan (EAP) status, including the preparedness of inundation maps and risk management measures, is yet to be determined. Furthermore, the dam's level of compliance with EAP guidelines and the adequacy of emergency contacts are crucial aspects that require attention to enhance the facility's overall risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Lake Lyle Wiggens can appreciate the dam's role in water storage and management in the region. Understanding the dam's purpose, storage capacity, and hazard potential is essential for ensuring the safety and sustainability of this vital water resource. As efforts continue to monitor and assess the dam's condition, stakeholders must prioritize effective risk management measures and emergency preparedness to safeguard the surrounding community and environment from potential hazards.
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 Lyle Wiggens -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Black Creek Nr Middleburg | 22 cfs | → |
| South Fork Black Creek Nr Penney Farms | 23 cfs | → |
| Ortega River At Kirwin Rd Nr Jacksonville | 9 cfs | → |
| Cedar River At San Juan Ave At Jacksonville | 87 cfs | → |
| Julington Crk At Old St August Rd Nr Bayard | 167 cfs | → |
| St. Johns River At Jacksonville | 84,900 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Lyle Wiggens.
⚓ Boat launches
- Main Street 3772, Middleburg
- Old Ferry Road 2231, Green Cove Springs
- Avenue A 16, Starke
- Highway 17 1973, Green Cove Springs
- Longview Drive South 14688, Jacksonville
- Ortega Farms Boulevard 4555, Jacksonville
⛺ Campgrounds
- Camp Blanding Rv Military
- Jacksonville Nas Rv Military
- Mike Roess Gold Head State Park
- Camp Crystal Lake
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →🛶 Paddle runs
- The Confluence Of The North Prong And Middle Prong To Trader's Hill
- Begins Approximately 1 Mile Downstream Of U.S. 301 Crossing To Ends Approximately 1 Mile Upstream Of Flea Hill, Georgia
- Begins Approximately 1 Mile Upstream Of Flea Hill, Georgia To The Bells River Confluence
- Trader's Hill To Ends Approximately 1 Mile Downstream Of U.S. 301 Crossing
- Ichetucknee Headspring To The First Powerline Crossing Over Ichetucknee River
- The First Powerline Crossing The Ichetuckee River To The Confluence With The Santa Fe River, Down The Santa Fe River To The Suwannee River
Track Lake Lyle Wiggens in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Lyle Wiggens
Where does the data for Lake Lyle Wiggens 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 Lyle Wiggens.