Panasoffkee Cdf-Cell2 dam
Panasoffkee Cdf-Cell2
Panasoffkee Cdf-Cell2 is a state-regulated dam located in Rutland, Florida, specifically designed for tailings purposes. Constructed in 2004 by ARDAMAN & ASSOCIATES, this earth dam stands at 20 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 16 feet and a structural height of 21 feet. It spans a length of 8150 feet and has a storage capacity of 3223 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 2500 acre-feet.
With a significant hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating, Panasoffkee Cdf-Cell2 is monitored by the Southwest Florida Water Management District. The dam's spillway is of the controlled type, with a width of 3 feet, and it is situated on the Withlacoochee River. Despite being inspected in 2005, its condition is currently not rated, and there is no established emergency action plan or risk management measures in place. This dam poses a critical concern for water resource and climate enthusiasts due to its high-risk classification and lack of recent assessments or emergency preparedness protocols.
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 Panasoffkee Cdf-Cell2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Jumper Creek Canal Nr Bushnell | 5 cfs | → |
| Jumper Creek Canal Near Wahoo | 6 cfs | → |
| Shady Brook Nr Sumterville | 13 cfs | → |
| Outlet River At Panacoochee Retreats | 53 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River Nr Floral City | · | → |
| Withlacoochee River Nr Pineola | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Panasoffkee Cdf-Cell2.
Boat launches
- County Road 413, Lake Panasoffkee
- East Gobbler Drive 10852, Floral City
- East Orange Avenue 9295, Citrus County
- Lake Okahumpka Park
- Highway 44 6411-6533, Lake Panasoffkee
- Lake Deaton Park Public Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Hog Island - Withlacoochee State Forest
- River Jct - Withlacoochee State Forest
- Silver Lake - Withlacoochee State Forest
- Silver Lake Camping
- Cypress Glen - Withlacoochee State Forest
- Crooked River - Withlacoochee State Forest
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Segment A--Mouth Of Spring On Ocala Nf (At Juniper Springs Wilderness) To Bridge On Sh 19 (At Wilderness Boundary)
- 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 B--Bridge On Sh 19 To Confluence With Lake George
Track Panasoffkee Cdf-Cell2 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 Panasoffkee Cdf-Cell2
Where does the data for Panasoffkee Cdf-Cell2 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 Panasoffkee Cdf-Cell2.