Lake Louise Dam dam
Lake Louise Dam
Lake Louise Dam, located in Tallahassee, Florida, was completed in 1940 and serves primarily for recreational purposes, including fish and wildlife pond activities. The dam stands at a height of 12 feet with a length of 700 feet, and has a storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 86 acre-feet. The dam is classified as an earth dam with a stone core and a soil foundation, and is regulated by the Northwest Florida Water Management District.
The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, with an uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates. Despite not being rated for condition assessment, the dam has not been inspected since May 1994. The risk management measures, emergency action plan, and inundation maps for the dam are currently not prepared or up to date. The Lake Louise Dam, overlooking the TR-Panther Creek, provides a picturesque backdrop for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty.
Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate can appreciate the historical significance and engineering design of Lake Louise Dam, as well as the potential recreational opportunities it offers. With its tranquil waters and scenic surroundings in Leon County, Florida, this dam serves as a vital structure for wildlife habitat, water storage, and outdoor activities. Despite the need for updated inspections and emergency preparedness plans, the dam remains a symbolic representation of the delicate balance between human development and environmental conservation in the region.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lake Louise Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ochlockonee River Nr Concord | 844 cfs | → |
| Wacissa River Nr Wacissa Fla | 242 cfs | → |
| Aucilla River At Lamont | 29 cfs | → |
| Ochlockonee River Near Thomasville | 574 cfs | → |
| Ochlockonee River Nr Havana | 703 cfs | → |
| St. Marks River Near Newport | 409 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Louise Dam.
Boat launches
- Roco County Road 16900, Tallahassee
- Cedar Hill Road 467, Tallahassee
- Wacissa Springs Road 433, Greenville
- Rhoden Cove Road Leon County
- Hadley Ferry Road 154, Cairo
- Highway 93, Cairo
Campgrounds
- Campers World
- Newport County Park
- Coe Landing
- High Bluff Landing - Lake Talquin State Forest
- High Bluff Campground
- Williams Landing
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
- 2 Miles Below Dam On Lake Talquin To Ochlockonee Bay
- Tirce Creek Bridge (Monkey Creek) To Forest Service Property Boundary In Sec 13
- State Highway 6 To The Confluence With The Suwannee River
- Forest Service Property Bounday To St. Marks Wildlife Refuge Boundary
Track Lake Louise Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Louise Dam
Where does the data for Lake Louise 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Lake Louise Dam.