Sunnyhill Restoration Area Culvert dam
Sunnyhill Restoration Area Culvert
The Sunnyhill Restoration Area Culvert in Marion, Florida, plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction for the Ocklawaha Tributary. This State-owned culvert is regulated by the St. Johns River Water Management District and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, this earth dam stands at 14 feet high and spans 140 feet in length, providing flood risk reduction, recreation, and water supply benefits to the surrounding area.
Located in the city of Belleview, the Sunnyhill Restoration Area Culvert is situated in a picturesque setting with a surface area of 170 acres and a drainage area of 17.93 square miles. The controlled spillway with a width of 6 feet ensures proper water flow management, and the slide outlet gates contribute to the effective operation of the structure. Despite being assigned a very high risk assessment rating, measures are in place to manage potential risks associated with this vital water resource infrastructure.
While the culvert has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain emergency preparedness features, its presence is essential for maintaining water levels and controlling floods in the area. As a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Sunnyhill Restoration Area Culvert serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices and the need to protect our natural ecosystems for future generations.
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 Sunnyhill Restoration Area Culvert -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocklawaha R At Moss Bluff | 31 cfs | → |
| Haines Creek At Lisbon | 12 cfs | → |
| Ocklawaha River Nr Ocala | 30 cfs | → |
| Palatlakaha R At Struct M-1 | · | → |
| Ocklawaha River Nr Conner | 478 cfs | → |
| Wolf Branch At Fcrr Near Mount Dora | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sunnyhill Restoration Area Culvert.
Boat launches
- Thomas Boat Landing Road 39820, Umatilla
- Moss Bluff Lock
- Southeast 95th Court 16298, Summerfield
- County Road 450 14341-14467, Umatilla
- Lake Yale Boat Ramp Road 39550, Umatilla
- Yale Retreat Road 2-36928, Eustis
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Segment A--Mouth Of Spring On Ocala Nf (At Juniper Springs Wilderness) To Bridge On Sh 19 (At Wilderness Boundary)
- Segment B--Bridge On Sh 19 To Confluence With Lake George
- Segment A--Mouth Of Spring On Ocala Nf To Alexander Springs Wilderness Boundary
- Segment B--Alexander Springs Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With St. Johns River
Track Sunnyhill Restoration Area Culvert 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 Sunnyhill Restoration Area Culvert
Where does the data for Sunnyhill Restoration Area Culvert 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 Sunnyhill Restoration Area Culvert.