Silver City Sa No 6 Ph2 dam
Silver City Sa No 6 Ph2
Silver City Sa No 6 Ph2 is a privately owned dam located in Polk, Florida, specifically in the city of AGRICOLA. Completed in 1972, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 50 feet and has a length of 9800 feet. Its primary purpose is for tailings storage, with a storage capacity of 5483 acre-feet and a surface area of 78 acres. The dam is situated on an unnamed pond and is regulated by the state of Florida.
Despite its low hazard potential, the condition of Silver City Sa No 6 Ph2 is currently not rated. There is no information available on the last inspection date or inspection frequency, indicating a need for further assessment and monitoring. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, and it is unclear if it meets the necessary guidelines for emergency preparedness. Additionally, there is no information on risk assessment, management measures, or inundation maps prepared for this structure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Silver City Sa No 6 Ph2 presents an intriguing case of a privately owned dam in Florida with limited information available on its condition and emergency preparedness. With its significant storage capacity and potential impact on the surrounding area, further evaluation and monitoring of this dam are essential to ensure the safety and resilience of the community and environment it serves.
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 Silver City Sa No 6 Ph2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Barber Branch Near Homeland Fl | 1 cfs | → |
| Peace River Near Homeland Fl | 0 cfs | → |
| Whidden Creek Near Fort Meade Fl | 8 cfs | → |
| Peace River At Fort Meade Fl | 2 cfs | → |
| Sixmile Creek At Bartow Fl | 2 cfs | → |
| Peace River At Clear Springs Near Bartow Fl | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Silver City Sa No 6 Ph2.
Boat launches
- Highlands By The Lake Way 3184, Lakeland
- Doc Lindsey Road 2215-2837, Fort Meade
- Alderman's Ford Park Trail Hillsborough County
- East Eagle Avenue 942, Eagle Lake
- West Eagle Avenue, Eagle Lake
- Lake Sears Drive 102, Winter Haven
Campgrounds
- Alafia River State Park
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 4
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 3
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 1
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 2
- Edward Medard
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- County Road 780 Bridge To State Road 72 Bridge
- Begins Downstream Of The State Road 72 Bridge To The Southern Boundary Of Myakka River State Park
- The Southern Boundary Of The Myakka River State Park To Ends Approximately At River Mile 23 Where Riverfront Residential Development Begins
- Approximately At River Mile 23 Where Riverfront Residential Development Begins To The Vicinity Of Snook Haven Fish Camp At Approximately River Mile 18
- Approximately River Mile 18 To A Point Just Upriver Of The Us 41 Highway Crossing
- A Point Just Upriver Of The Us 41 Highway Crossing To The Sarasota/Charlotte County Line
Track Silver City Sa No 6 Ph2 in the Snoflo app
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About Silver City Sa No 6 Ph2
Where does the data for Silver City Sa No 6 Ph2 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 Silver City Sa No 6 Ph2.