Lakewood Manor Owners Association dam
Lakewood Manor Owners Association
Lakewood Manor Owners Association in Bayou George, Florida, manages a crucial earth dam along TR-Bayou George Creek for flood risk reduction and recreation purposes. Constructed in 1965, the dam stands at 18 feet tall and spans 400 feet, providing a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Despite its importance, the dam's condition assessment in September 2020 deemed it unsatisfactory with a high hazard potential, indicating a need for immediate attention and maintenance to ensure its continued functionality.
The dam's primary designer, Charles Dunn, worked with the Natural Resources Conservation Service for its construction, highlighting a collaborative effort to manage water resources effectively in the region. Located in a county prone to climate variability, the Lakewood Manor Owners Association plays a crucial role in regulating, inspecting, and enforcing state permits to safeguard the dam and surrounding areas. With a drainage area of 0.39 square miles and a spillway width of 60 feet, the dam serves as a critical infrastructure for mitigating flood risks and protecting the community from potential water-related disasters.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the data on Lakewood Manor Owners Association's dam underscores the importance of proactive management and maintenance of water infrastructure in the face of increasing climate challenges. With its outdated condition and high hazard potential, immediate action is needed to ensure the safety and functionality of the dam for the surrounding community. By prioritizing regular inspections, maintenance, and risk assessments, the association can effectively mitigate potential hazards and adapt to changing climate conditions to safeguard both the dam and the environment it serves.
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 Lakewood Manor Owners Association -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Econfina Creek Near Bennett | 347 cfs | → |
| Apalachicola R.Ab Chipola Conr Wewahitchka | 9,310 cfs | → |
| Choctawhatchee River Nr Bruce | 4,810 cfs | → |
| Chipola River Nr Altha | 995 cfs | → |
| Holmes Creek At Vernon | 475 cfs | → |
| Apalachicola River Nr Blountstown | 7,580 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lakewood Manor Owners Association.
Boat launches
- High Point Landing, Panama City
- State Highway 77a 4401-4523, Panama City
- Mccaw Everett Park
- Bay Head North
- Polecat Bayou Boat Ramp
- Callaway Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Raptor Ranch - Tyndall Afb Military
- Panama City Css Military
- St. Andrews State Park
- Dead Lakes State Rec Area
- Florida River Island
- White Oak Landing
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Segment B--Sh 65 To Carr Bridge On Fh 13
- Segment C--Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness Boundary To Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness (Southern) Boundary
- 2 Miles Below Dam On Lake Talquin To Ochlockonee Bay
- Segment D--Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness (Southern) Wilderness Boundary To Northern Boundary Of Town Of Carrabelle (Rm 4)
Track Lakewood Manor Owners Association 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 Lakewood Manor Owners Association
Where does the data for Lakewood Manor Owners Association 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 Lakewood Manor Owners Association.