Loper Peat dam
Loper Peat
Loper Peat, located in Lafayette County, Florida, is a privately owned dam with a low hazard potential. Built in 1986, this structure serves a primary purpose that is classified as "Other", with a storage capacity of 240 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 25 cubic feet per second. The dam stands at a height of 9 feet and has a hydraulic height of 7 feet, with a length of 220 feet and a surface area of 34 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, Loper Peat is subject to state regulation and oversight by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The dam is inspected, permitted, and enforced by state authorities, ensuring its compliance with safety standards and regulations. The surrounding area, including the Aucilla River, benefits from the water resource management provided by this structure.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the role of Loper Peat in managing water flow and storage in the region. Its construction and maintenance reflect the importance of sustainable water management practices in mitigating potential risks and ensuring the safety of surrounding communities and ecosystems. With its history of operation and ongoing state oversight, Loper Peat stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts to protect and preserve 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 Loper Peat -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Suwannee River At Dowling Park | 954 cfs | → |
| Fenholloway River Near Foley | 1 cfs | → |
| Suwannee River At Luraville | 991 cfs | → |
| Suwannee River At Ellaville | 816 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River Nr Lee | 263 cfs | → |
| Fenholloway River Nr Perry Fla | 117 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Loper Peat.
Boat launches
- County Road 250, Live Oak
- Ezell Landing Boat Ramp
- Highway 51 2291, Mayo
- Northeast River Park Road 1307, Lee
- County Road 249, Jasper
- Madison Highway 6461, Valdosta
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- State Highway 6 To The Confluence With The Suwannee River
- The Little River Springs At River Mile 81 To The Mouth Of The River At The Gulf Of Mexico
- The First Powerline Crossing The Ichetuckee River To The Confluence With The Santa Fe River, Down The Santa Fe River To The Suwannee River
- Ichetucknee Headspring To The First Powerline Crossing Over Ichetucknee River
Track Loper Peat 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 Loper Peat
Where does the data for Loper Peat 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 Loper Peat.