Saddle Creek 4w dam
Saddle Creek 4w
Saddle Creek 4w is a private dam located in Lakeland, Florida, with a primary purpose of storing tailings. Constructed in 1970, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and spans a length of 19,000 feet. With a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet and a surface area of 3 acres, Saddle Creek 4w plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
Managed by the Jacksonville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Saddle Creek 4w is regulated by the state of Florida and undergoes regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting processes to ensure its safety and functionality. With a low hazard potential and a not rated condition assessment, the dam provides a vital resource for the local community while maintaining a high level of security and reliability.
While the dam has uncontrolled outlet gates and has not been assessed for emergency action plans or risk management measures, its presence on Saddle Creek serves as a crucial component of the local water infrastructure. With its historical significance and ongoing role in water resource management, Saddle Creek 4w stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable and well-maintained dams in mitigating climate-related 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 Saddle Creek 4w -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Saddle Creek At St.Hwy 542 Near Lakeland Fl | 0 cfs | → |
| Lake Parker Outlet At Lakeland Fl | 1 cfs | → |
| Saddle Creek At State Hwy 570 Near Eaton Park Fl | 0 cfs | → |
| Lake Lena Run Near Auburndale Fl | 0 cfs | → |
| Banana-Hancock Canal Nr Highland City | · | → |
| Fox Branch Near Socrum | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Saddle Creek 4w.
Boat launches
- Braddock Road Polk County
- Tenoroc Mine Road, Lakeland
- Lake Lena Boulevard 400-498, Auburndale
- Saddle Creek Park Road 905, Polk County
- Saddle Creek Park Road 961, Polk County
Campgrounds
- Saddle Creek County Park
- Wallaby Ranch (Can Camp If Hangliding)
- Gator Hole Primative Camp Site
- Edward Medard
- Hillsborough River State Park
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 4
Fishing spots
Track Saddle Creek 4w 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 Saddle Creek 4w
Where does the data for Saddle Creek 4w 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 Saddle Creek 4w.