East River Pool Dam dam
East River Pool Dam
East River Pool Dam, located in Wakulla, Florida, is a vital structure managed by the local government for various purposes, including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management. Built in 1938, this earth dam stands at 12 feet high with a length of 5500 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1327 acre-feet and a surface area of 311 acres. The dam plays a crucial role in regulating the flow of the East River and ensuring water availability for the surrounding area.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in January 2021 was deemed unsatisfactory, highlighting the need for maintenance and potential improvements to ensure its long-term stability and effectiveness. The dam is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspection, and enforcement, indicating a commitment to ensuring its safe operation and compliance with environmental standards. The dam's location at S17 T4S R2E near the Gulf of Mexico underscores its significance in managing water resources and protecting the local ecosystem.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, East River Pool Dam presents a fascinating case study of a historic earth dam with multiple functions and regulatory oversight. As climate change impacts water availability and quality, the maintenance and operation of such structures become even more critical. Understanding the role of dams like East River Pool Dam in water management and environmental protection is essential for sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 East River Pool Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wakulla River Near Crawfordville | 643 cfs | → |
| St. Marks River Near Newport | 403 cfs | → |
| Wacissa River Nr Wacissa Fla | 204 cfs | → |
| Lost Creek At Arran Fla | 1 cfs | → |
| Econfina River Near Perry | 9 cfs | → |
| Sopchoppy River Nr Sopchoppy | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near East River Pool Dam.
Boat launches
- Lighthouse Rd, Florida
- St Marks National Wildlife Refuge - Wakulla Beach
- Blue Dolphin Drive 48, Crawfordville
- St Marks National Wildlife Refuge - Aucilla River
- Bottoms Road 252-298, Panacea
- St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge - Bottoms Rd
Campgrounds
- Newport County Park
- Wakulla River Campsite
- Bent Sapling Camp
- Otter Hunt Camp
- Pope Still Hunt Camp
- Pope Still
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Tirce Creek Bridge (Monkey Creek) To Forest Service Property Boundary In Sec 13
- Bradwell Bay Wilderness (Northern Boundary) To Bradwell Bay Wilderness Boundary At Trice Bridge On Fr 329
- Forest Service Property Bounday To St. Marks Wildlife Refuge Boundary
- Headwaters To Concrete Bridge (Burnt Bridge) On Fh 13 (Where River Enters Bradwell Ray Wilderness)
- 2 Miles Below Dam On Lake Talquin To Ochlockonee Bay
- Segment D--Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness (Southern) Wilderness Boundary To Northern Boundary Of Town Of Carrabelle (Rm 4)
Track East River Pool Dam in the Snoflo app
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About East River Pool Dam
Where does the data for East River Pool 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 East River Pool Dam.