Lake Jakson Dam 1 dam
Lake Jakson Dam 1
Lake Jakson Dam 1, located in Leon, Florida, is a private-owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. This concrete dam stands at a height of 10 feet and has a length of 112 feet, providing a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Situated in the vicinity of Lake Jackson, this dam not only serves recreational purposes but also contributes to the overall water resource management in the area.
Despite being classified as having an "Undetermined" hazard potential and "Not Rated" condition assessment, Lake Jakson Dam 1 remains an essential infrastructure for the local community in Tallahassee. The dam's status as a state-regulated facility ensures that it undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement measures to uphold safety standards. Its strategic location and role in water storage make it a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable management practices.
As a part of the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Lake Jakson Dam 1 offers a glimpse into the intersection of water management, recreation, and environmental stewardship. While its risk assessment and emergency preparedness details are yet to be fully documented, the dam's presence underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring critical infrastructure for the benefit of both humans and the surrounding ecosystem. For those passionate about water resource and climate resilience, Lake Jakson Dam 1 serves as a noteworthy case study in balancing recreational needs with regulatory compliance 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 Lake Jakson Dam 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ochlockonee River Nr Havana | 423 cfs | → |
| Ochlockonee River Nr Concord | 766 cfs | → |
| Little River Nr Midway | 548 cfs | → |
| Little River Nr Quincy | 469 cfs | → |
| St. Marks River Near Newport | 422 cfs | → |
| Wakulla River Near Crawfordville | 358 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Jakson Dam 1.
Boat launches
- Crowder Landing
- Rhoden Cove Road Leon County
- Miller Landing Road 2735, Tallahassee
- North Monroe Street Leon County
- Lake Drive Leon County
- Memorial Blue Star Highway, Tallahassee
Campgrounds
- Coe Landing
- High Bluff Campground
- High Bluff Landing - Lake Talquin State Forest
- Williams Landing
- Hall Landing
- Buckhorn Hunt Camp
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- 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
- Bradwell Bay Wilderness (Northern Boundary) To Bradwell Bay Wilderness Boundary At Trice Bridge On Fr 329
- Tirce Creek Bridge (Monkey Creek) To Forest Service Property Boundary In Sec 13
- Forest Service Property Bounday To St. Marks Wildlife Refuge Boundary
- Segment B--Sh 65 To Carr Bridge On Fh 13
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Track Lake Jakson Dam 1 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 Lake Jakson Dam 1
Where does the data for Lake Jakson Dam 1 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 Lake Jakson Dam 1.