Doctors Lake Dam dam
Doctors Lake Dam
Located in Clay, Florida, the Doctors Lake Dam on Duck Creek serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region. This earth dam, standing at a height of 12 feet with a hydraulic height of 9 feet, plays a vital role in managing water levels and protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding. With a storage capacity of 144 acre-feet, the dam helps regulate water flow and mitigate the risk of inundation during heavy rainfall events.
Managed by private ownership, the Doctors Lake Dam also serves multiple purposes beyond flood risk reduction, including recreation and water supply. Despite its fair condition assessment as of May 2017, the dam is deemed to have significant hazard potential, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in safeguarding the local community. With a spillway width of 120 feet and a drainage area of 16.1 square miles, the dam continues to play a pivotal role in water resource management in the area.
In the event of emergencies, it is essential for the authorities to have a comprehensive Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place to respond effectively to any potential risks or incidents related to the dam. With moderate risk assessment and a clear need for risk management measures, continuous monitoring and proactive measures are crucial to ensuring the safety and stability of the Doctors Lake Dam for the surrounding environment and residents.
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 Doctors Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ortega River At Kirwin Rd Nr Jacksonville | 9 cfs | → |
| North Fork Black Creek Nr Middleburg | 22 cfs | → |
| South Fork Black Creek Nr Penney Farms | 23 cfs | → |
| Cedar River At San Juan Ave At Jacksonville | 87 cfs | → |
| Julington Crk At Old St August Rd Nr Bayard | 167 cfs | → |
| Pottsburg Creek Nr South Jacksonville | 54 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Doctors Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Old Ferry Road 2231, Green Cove Springs
- Main Street 3772, Middleburg
- Highway 17 1973, Green Cove Springs
- Longview Drive South 14688, Jacksonville
- Hood Landing Road 12903, Jacksonville
- Ortega Farms Boulevard 4555, Jacksonville
Campgrounds
- Jacksonville Nas Rv Military
- Camp Blanding Rv Military
- Mike Roess Gold Head State Park
- Camp Crystal Lake
- Osprey Cove Military - Mayport Ns
- Hanna City Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- The Confluence Of The North Prong And Middle Prong To Trader's Hill
- Begins Approximately 1 Mile Upstream Of Flea Hill, Georgia To The Bells River Confluence
- Begins Approximately 1 Mile Downstream Of U.S. 301 Crossing To Ends Approximately 1 Mile Upstream Of Flea Hill, Georgia
- Trader's Hill To Ends Approximately 1 Mile Downstream Of U.S. 301 Crossing
Track Doctors Lake Dam 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 Doctors Lake Dam
Where does the data for Doctors Lake Dam 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 Doctors Lake Dam.