Trail Ridge Plant Settling Area dam
Trail Ridge Plant Settling Area
The Trail Ridge Plant Settling Area, located in the beautiful state of Florida, is a private facility with a significant impact on water resources and climate in the area. This Earth dam, completed in 1976, stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 1865 acre-feet. With a surface area of 407 acres and a normal storage capacity of 720 acre-feet, this settling area plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating potential hazards.
Situated in Bradford County, Florida, the Trail Ridge Plant Settling Area is regulated by the state and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. With a satisfactory condition assessment and a hazard potential deemed significant, the settling area is equipped to handle emergency situations and protect the surrounding environment. The dam's location near Alligator Creek adds to its importance in managing water flow and maintaining ecological balance in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Trail Ridge Plant Settling Area offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of infrastructure, nature, and sustainability. With its strategic design, purpose, and impact on the local ecosystem, this facility serves as a vital component in water management efforts in the area. For those passionate about protecting and preserving our natural resources, understanding the role and function of structures like the Trail Ridge Plant Settling Area is essential in promoting a harmonious relationship between human development and environmental conservation.
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 Trail Ridge Plant Settling Area -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe River Near Graham | 1 cfs | → |
| South Fork Black Creek Nr Penney Farms | 19 cfs | → |
| New River Nr Lake Butler Fla | · | → |
| North Fork Black Creek Nr Middleburg | 41 cfs | → |
| Santa Fe River At Worthington Springs | · | → |
| Ortega River At Kirwin Rd Nr Jacksonville | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Trail Ridge Plant Settling Area.
Boat launches
- Avenue A 16, Starke
- Impact Road Clay County
- Southwest 75th Avenue 14218, Starke
- Hampton Lake Boat Ramp
- Cr 21b 3496, Bradford County
- Northeast 134th Place 17800, Waldo
Campgrounds
- Camp Blanding Rv Military
- Camp Crystal Lake
- Mike Roess Gold Head State Park
- The Group Landing
- Cobb Hunt Camp
- Jacksonville Nas Rv Military
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- The Confluence Of The North Prong And Middle Prong To Trader's Hill
- Ichetucknee Headspring To The First Powerline Crossing Over Ichetucknee River
- The First Powerline Crossing The Ichetuckee River To The Confluence With The Santa Fe River, Down The Santa Fe River To The Suwannee River
- The Little River Springs At River Mile 81 To The Mouth Of The River At The Gulf Of Mexico
- Segment A--Mouth Of Spring On Ocala Nf (At Juniper Springs Wilderness) To Bridge On Sh 19 (At Wilderness Boundary)
Track Trail Ridge Plant Settling Area 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 Trail Ridge Plant Settling Area
Where does the data for Trail Ridge Plant Settling Area 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 Trail Ridge Plant Settling Area.