Summary of Features
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Spring Description
At least three spring flows form a half-mile run that discharges into
Holmes Creek. The main springs lie at the head of the run and consist
of two limestone openings at depths of about 10 feet. The larger
opening is 6-7 feet in diameter and creates a large (10 feet across) and
strong boil on the surface. The smaller opening is about 60% as big,
and its limestone was more difficult to see. Both issue clear, blue-green
water. The springs form a semicircular pool about 35 feet wide and
run of roughly equal width.
The third vent is about 300 feet downstream of the head of the run. It is limestone opening at a depth of about 10 feet is and 3 by 5 feet in diameter. It issues clear blue water that is a contrast to the green vegetation around it,and creates a good boil on the surface. There is a large cypress stump on the bank nearby.
The bottom of the run is mostly covered in water plants and algae, with some sandy and muddy areas. The run varies in depth from 1-8 feet (averages about 5 feet), and sections are partially obstructed by fallen trees. Large grass carp were observed as well as mullet, turtles, and minnows. Much of the run is paralleled one one side by a raised bank (about 4 feet) with a dirt road leading from the landowner's house to the springhead. Land on this side is higher and drier than land on the other (river) side which consists of floodplain forest. The upper portion of the run is sunny, and the lower portion is completely canopied.
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