Wakulla Smith Cree Dam dam
Wakulla Smith Cree Dam
Located in Wakulla, Florida, the Wakulla Smith Cree Dam is a privately owned structure completed in 1970 with a primary purpose of recreation. Standing at a height of 18 feet and stretching 500 feet in length, this earth dam regulates the flow of the TR-Mill Creek. With a storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, the dam also serves irrigation purposes in addition to recreation.
Although the dam's hazard potential is rated as low, it is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the Wakulla Smith Cree Dam is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. While the last inspection dates back to 1994, the dam remains in a condition that has not been officially rated. Despite its relatively low hazard potential, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status remain unclear.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the Wakulla Smith Cree Dam, they will discover a unique structure that plays a vital role in regulating water flow, irrigation, and recreation in the region. With its scenic location along the TR-Mill Creek and a moderate risk assessment, this privately owned dam stands as a testament to the intersection of human intervention and natural ecosystems in managing water resources.
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 Wakulla Smith Cree Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ochlockonee River Nr Smith Creek | 813 cfs | → |
| Sopchoppy River Nr Sopchoppy | 2 cfs | → |
| Ochlockonee River Nr Bloxham | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Lost Creek At Arran Fla | 3 cfs | → |
| New River Nr Sumatra Fla | 233 cfs | → |
| Telogia Creek Nr Bristol | 82 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wakulla Smith Cree Dam.
Boat launches
- Gully Branch Road Franklin County
- Ochlockonee River State Park
- Billy's Road Franklin County
- Us 98 Franklin County
- Levy Bay Rd
- Bottoms Road 252-298, Panacea
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Concrete Bridge (Burnt Bridge) On Fh 13 (Where River Enters Bradwell Ray Wilderness)
- Bradwell Bay Wilderness (Northern Boundary) To Bradwell Bay Wilderness Boundary At Trice Bridge On Fr 329
- Tirce Creek Bridge (Monkey Creek) To Forest Service Property Boundary In Sec 13
- 2 Miles Below Dam On Lake Talquin To Ochlockonee Bay
- 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
Track Wakulla Smith Cree Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wakulla Smith Cree Dam
Where does the data for Wakulla Smith Cree Dam 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.
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