Structure 164 dam
Structure 164
Structure 164, also known as the Taylor Creek Structure, is a vital flood risk reduction infrastructure located in Osceola, Florida. Managed by the state, this earth dam stands at a height of 54 feet and was completed in 1969. With a normal storage capacity of 30,000 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 84,000 acre-feet, it plays a crucial role in managing water levels and mitigating flood risks in the region.
This structure, situated on Taylor Creek, is designed to not only reduce flood risks but also support irrigation purposes. With a hazard potential rated as high and a fair condition assessment as of 2014, it is regularly inspected and regulated by the state to ensure its operational effectiveness and safety. Its strategic location and functional design make it a key component in the water resource management system of the area, providing essential protection and support to the local ecosystem and communities.
As a significant piece of infrastructure in the flood-prone region of Osceola, Florida, Structure 164 serves as a critical line of defense against potential water-related disasters. With its primary purpose being flood risk reduction, this earth dam has a structural height of 45 feet and a hydraulic height of 54 feet, making it a formidable barrier against high water levels. Managed by the state and completed over five decades ago, this structure continues to play a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding areas from the impacts of extreme weather events and ensuring water resource sustainability for the future.
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 Structure 164 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| St. Johns River Nr Cocoa | 235 cfs | → |
| Wolf Creek Near Deer Park | 1 cfs | → |
| Pennywash Creek Nr Deer Park | 2 cfs | → |
| St. Johns River Nr Christmas | 386 cfs | → |
| Jane Green Creek Near Deer Park | 0 cfs | → |
| St. Johns River Near Melbourne Fla | 74 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Structure 164.
⚓ Boat launches
- Florida 520 8199, Cocoa
- Florida 520 8190, Cocoa
- Trout Lake
- Lee Wenner Park
- Port St John
- East Colonial Drive Orange County
⛺ Campgrounds
More campgrounds →🎣 Fishing spots
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About Structure 164
Where does the data for Structure 164 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 Structure 164.