Cherry Lake Outlet dam
Cherry Lake Outlet
Located in Lake, Florida, Cherry Lake Outlet is a privately owned water resource structure designed for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond purposes. Completed in 1956, this earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet and spans a length of 1000 feet, with a storage capacity of 1600 acre-feet. Situated on Palatklakaha Creek, this outlet plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in the region.
Managed by the Jacksonville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Cherry Lake Outlet is regulated and inspected by the state of Florida to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite its significant hazard potential, the outlet is classified as being in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in 2014. With a normal storage capacity of 800 acre-feet and a surface area of 400 acres, this outlet serves as a vital resource for water supply and ecosystem maintenance in the surrounding area.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate Cherry Lake Outlet for its role in fire protection, stock maintenance, and small fish pond management. As a key component of the local water infrastructure, this earth dam contributes to the overall water security and environmental sustainability of the region. With its strategic location and storage capacity, Cherry Lake Outlet stands as a testament to the importance of effective water resource management in mitigating the impacts of climate change and ensuring a reliable water supply for both human and ecological needs.
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 Cherry Lake Outlet -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Palatlakaha R At Cherry Lk Out Near Groveland | · | → |
| Apopka Flow-Way Feeder Canal Near Astatula | 7 cfs | → |
| Little Creek At Green Swamp Road Near Clermont | · | → |
| Palatlakaha R At Struct M-1 | · | → |
| Big Creek Nr Clermont | · | → |
| Apopka-Beauclair Canal Nr Astatula | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cherry Lake Outlet.
Boat launches
- Florida 19 16101-16119, Groveland
- South Lake Avenue Groveland
- South Lake Trail 145, Clermont
- Palatlakaha River Park
- South Lakeshore Boulevard 109, Howey-In-The-Hills
- Florida Avenue 12826, Astatula
Campgrounds
- Youth Camp 1
- Youth Camp 3
- Lake Louisa State Park
- Youth Camp 2
- Pine Point Primative Campsite
- Trimble County Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- 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
- 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
More reservoirs
Track Cherry Lake Outlet 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 Cherry Lake Outlet
Where does the data for Cherry Lake Outlet 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 Significant 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 Cherry Lake Outlet.