Har1 dam
Har1
Har1 is a privately owned dam located in Hardee, Florida, specifically in the city of Wauchula. The dam, primarily used for tailings purposes, is classified as an Earth dam with a height of 7 feet and a length of 17,718 feet. It has a storage capacity of 13,669.5 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 10,479.95 acre-feet and a surface area of 456 acres. The dam is regulated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Despite being in operation, the dam's hazard potential is classified as "Undetermined" and its condition assessment is "Not Rated." There is no record of the dam being rated for emergency action preparedness or having any risk management measures in place. Additionally, there is limited information available on the dam's maintenance history and any modifications made over the years. The dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and is solely regulated by state authorities.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the sustainability and safety of dams in Florida may find Har1 an intriguing case study. With its unique design and purpose, the dam presents an opportunity for further research and analysis to assess its overall risk and potential impact on the surrounding environment. The lack of detailed information on emergency preparedness and risk management underscores the importance of monitoring and evaluating the safety of dams to prevent catastrophic events and protect water resources 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Har1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Charlie Creek Near Mouth Near Wauchula Fl | 0 cfs | → |
| Payne Creek Near Bowling Green Fl | 8 cfs | → |
| Peace River At Zolfo Springs Fl | 12 cfs | → |
| Peace River At Bowling Green Fl | 5 cfs | → |
| Horse Creek Near Myakka Head Fl | 1 cfs | → |
| Little Charlie Creek Near Bowling Green Fl | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Har1.
Boat launches
- Griffin Road 676, Wauchula
- River Road 885, Zolfo Springs
- Doc Lindsey Road 2215-2837, Fort Meade
- Nautilus Drive 2712, Avon Park
- Northwest Shore Drive 2100-2170, Avon Park
- Livingston Lake Road, Frostproof
Campgrounds
- Alafia River State Park
- Highlands Hammock State Park
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 4
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 1
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 3
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 2
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- County Road 780 Bridge To State Road 72 Bridge
- Begins Downstream Of The State Road 72 Bridge To The Southern Boundary Of Myakka River State Park
- The Southern Boundary Of The Myakka River State Park To Ends Approximately At River Mile 23 Where Riverfront Residential Development Begins
- Approximately At River Mile 23 Where Riverfront Residential Development Begins To The Vicinity Of Snook Haven Fish Camp At Approximately River Mile 18
- Approximately River Mile 18 To A Point Just Upriver Of The Us 41 Highway Crossing
- A Point Just Upriver Of The Us 41 Highway Crossing To The Sarasota/Charlotte County Line
More reservoirs
Track Har1 in the Snoflo app
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About Har1
Where does the data for Har1 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 Undetermined 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 Har1.