OPEN FILE REPORT NO. 85


 TAYLOR COUNTY


Nutall Rise


 Figure 66. Nutall Rise (photo by J. Stevenson).
Location Lat. 30 09' 01.7" N, Long. 830 57' 47.8" W (NE 1/ NE 1/ SE 1% sec. 7, T. 4 S, R. 4
E). Nutall River Rise is located on the Aucilla River approximately 28 miles (45 km) south-
east of Tallahassee. The river rise is on private property and is best accessed from a public
boat access off US 98. From the intersection with SR 363 (Woodville Hwy), turn east on US
98. Immediately after crossing the Aucilla River, turn north on dirt road marked by a boat
ramp sign. The river rise is located approximately 0.6 miles (1 km) upstream from the boat
ramp.

Description The Aucilla River emerges from the ground at Nutall Rise and begins its last
stretch unimpeded toward the Gulf of Mexico. The spring pool measures 220 ft (66 m)
northwest to southeast and 282 ft (86 m) northeast to southwest. The water is typically tan-
nic but can become clear during drought. Pool depth is 53 ft (16.2 m) measured near the
vent. There is some emergent vegetation around the pool perimeter including an occasion-
al water hyacinth mat. The surrounding land is relatively low-lying with live oak and mixed
hardwoods. There is a large dolostone quarry located to the north about 0.6 miles (1 km),
and this large, mechanical operation is audible from Nutall Rise.

Utilization The entire perimeter of the river rise is bordered by trailers, docks, and hous-
es. Multiple ladders from docks lead down into the water for swimming access.

Discharge December 19, 2001: 360 ft3/s