Es-Tech Sa-9 dam
Es-Tech Sa-9
Es-Tech Sa-9 is a private-owned earth dam located in Fort Meade, Florida, along the McCullough Creek. Built in 1979, this dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a length of 17,424 feet, providing storage for tailings with a capacity of 5,185 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the state of Florida and is subject to regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," Es-Tech Sa-9 serves as a vital structure for water resource management in Polk County. It has a normal storage capacity of 2,897 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 25 cubic feet per second. The dam plays a crucial role in controlling water flow and protecting downstream areas from flooding, highlighting its importance in maintaining the ecological balance of the region.
As a key component of the water infrastructure in the area, Es-Tech Sa-9 is a significant asset for climate and water resource enthusiasts. Its strategic location and design make it an essential structure for managing water resources, mitigating risks, and ensuring the safety and sustainability of the surrounding environment. The dam's role in regulating water flow and storage underscores its importance in adapting to changing climate patterns and safeguarding the community against potential water-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 Es-Tech Sa-9 -- 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 | 1 cfs | → |
| Peace River At Fort Meade Fl | 3 cfs | → |
| Sixmile Creek At Bartow Fl | 2 cfs | → |
| Peace River At Clear Springs Near Bartow Fl | · | → |
| Whidden Creek Near Fort Meade Fl | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Es-Tech Sa-9.
Boat launches
- Doc Lindsey Road 2215-2837, Fort Meade
- Highlands By The Lake Way 3184, Lakeland
- East Eagle Avenue 942, Eagle Lake
- West Eagle Avenue, Eagle Lake
- Lake Sears Drive 102, Winter Haven
- Lake Shipp Drive 1605-1699, 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
- Saddle Creek County Park
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
Track Es-Tech Sa-9 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 Es-Tech Sa-9
Where does the data for Es-Tech Sa-9 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 Es-Tech Sa-9.