North Pond Water Dam dam
North Pond Water Dam
Located in Bartow, Florida, the North Pond Water Dam stands as a testament to human engineering and resource management. Completed in 1970, this private dam serves a primary purpose of tailings storage, with a height of 27 feet and a length of 8500 feet. With a storage capacity of 1635 acre-feet and a surface area of 40 acres, this earth dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area.
The dam is situated on the South Bear Branch river and is regulated by the state of Florida, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place to ensure its safe operation. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition is currently not rated, indicating a need for further assessment and monitoring. As a key structure in the region, the North Pond Water Dam is a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of human infrastructure and natural ecosystems.
With its strategic location and significant impact on the surrounding environment, the North Pond Water Dam offers a rich opportunity for exploration and study. From its construction history to its current management practices, this dam provides valuable insights into the complexities of water resource management in Florida. As enthusiasts delve deeper into the intricacies of this structure, they uncover the delicate balance between human needs and environmental stewardship in the face of climate change challenges.
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 North Pond Water Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Peace River At Bartow Fl | 7 cfs | → |
| Banana-Hancock Canal Nr Highland City | · | → |
| Peace River Near Bartow Fl | · | → |
| Sixmile Creek At Bartow Fl | 2 cfs | → |
| Peace River At Clear Springs Near Bartow Fl | · | → |
| Peace Creek Near Bartow Fl | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near North Pond Water Dam.
Boat launches
- Highlands By The Lake Way 3184, Lakeland
- West Eagle Avenue, Eagle Lake
- Lake Bonny Drive East 101-199, Lakeland
- Sikes Boulevard Lakeland
- Saddle Creek Park Road 988, Polk County
- East Eagle Avenue 942, Eagle Lake
Campgrounds
- Saddle Creek County Park
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 4
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 3
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 2
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 1
- Edward Medard
Fishing spots
Track North Pond Water 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 North Pond Water Dam
Where does the data for North Pond Water 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 Low 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 North Pond Water Dam.