Vol01 dam
Vol01
Vol01, located in Volusia, Florida, is a local government-owned dam designed for flood risk reduction. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this Earth-type dam stands at 7 feet tall and spans 97 feet in length. It holds a storage capacity of 3536 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 575 acre-feet and a surface area of 287 acres. The dam sits on an unnamed tributary and is regulated by the Florida Department of Transportation.
Despite its fair condition assessment in 2017, Vol01 poses a high hazard potential due to its location and purpose. The dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating the need for continued monitoring and risk management measures. While no recent modifications or inspections have been reported, the dam's emergency action plan status and adherence to guidelines remain unclear. With a high hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Vol01 serves as a critical infrastructure for flood risk management in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the importance of dams like Vol01 is crucial for mitigating flood risks and ensuring water supply reliability. By staying informed about the condition and regulatory oversight of dams like Vol01, enthusiasts can advocate for necessary maintenance and improvements to safeguard communities and natural resources. With its strategic location and vital role in flood risk reduction, Vol01 serves as a key asset in Florida's water resource management infrastructure.
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 Vol01 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| St. Johns River Nr Deland | 819 cfs | → |
| Spruce Creek Nr Samsula | 3 cfs | → |
| Tomoka River Nr Holly Hill | 30 cfs | → |
| St. Johns River Nr Sanford | 1,120 cfs | → |
| St. Johns River At Astor | 231 cfs | → |
| Halifax Canal Nr Harbor Oaks | 45 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Vol01.
Boat launches
- Lake Park Road, De Leon Springs
- Ed Stone Park
- West French Avenue Volusia County
- Volusia County
- Commercial Avenue 1120, New Smyrna Beach
- Enterprise Osteen Road 1295, Deltona
Campgrounds
- River Forest Group Site
- Hontoon Island State Park
- Blue Spring State Park
- Girls Summercamp
- Lake Monroe
- Lamott Family Staff Camp
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Segment B--Alexander Springs Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With St. Johns River
- Segment A--Mouth Of Spring On Ocala Nf To Alexander Springs Wilderness Boundary
- Segment B--Bridge On Sh 19 To Confluence With Lake George
- Segment A--Mouth Of Spring On Ocala Nf (At Juniper Springs Wilderness) To Bridge On Sh 19 (At Wilderness Boundary)
Track Vol01 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 Vol01
Where does the data for Vol01 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 Vol01.