Sunnyhill Restoration Area Outlet dam
Sunnyhill Restoration Area Outlet
The Sunnyhill Restoration Area Outlet in Belleview, Florida is a state-owned structure that plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction along the Tributary of the Ocklawaha River. Completed in 2007, this earth dam stands at 8 feet tall and spans 3626 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 3266 acre-feet. It serves multiple purposes, including flood risk reduction, fish and wildlife habitat, recreation, and water supply.
Managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, this outlet features a controlled spillway type with a width of 5 feet. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition was assessed as fair during the last inspection in April 2016. With its hydraulic height of 5 feet and normal storage capacity of 2135 acre-feet, the Sunnyhill Restoration Area Outlet is a vital component of water resource management in Marion County, Florida.
Located in a picturesque setting within the Sunnyhill Restoration Area, this dam not only mitigates flood risks but also provides opportunities for wildlife conservation and outdoor recreation. With its strategic design and maintenance by state regulatory agencies, the outlet ensures the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region. Enthusiasts of water resource management and climate resilience will find the Sunnyhill Restoration Area Outlet to be a fascinating example of infrastructure that harmonizes with nature while fulfilling essential functions for the community.
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 Sunnyhill Restoration Area Outlet -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocklawaha R At Moss Bluff | 31 cfs | → |
| Haines Creek At Lisbon | 12 cfs | → |
| Ocklawaha River Nr Ocala | 30 cfs | → |
| Ocklawaha River Nr Conner | 478 cfs | → |
| Silver River Near Ocala | 443 cfs | → |
| Palatlakaha R At Struct M-1 | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sunnyhill Restoration Area Outlet.
Boat launches
- Moss Bluff Lock
- Southeast 95th Court 16298, Summerfield
- Thomas Boat Landing Road 39820, Umatilla
- Nfs-579-D, Silver Springs
- County Road 450 14341-14467, Umatilla
- Lake Yale Boat Ramp Road 39550, Umatilla
Campgrounds
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 B--Bridge On Sh 19 To Confluence With Lake George
- 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
Track Sunnyhill Restoration Area Outlet in the Snoflo app
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About Sunnyhill Restoration Area Outlet
Where does the data for Sunnyhill Restoration Area 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 High 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 Sunnyhill Restoration Area Outlet.