32acre Cooling Pond dam
32acre Cooling Pond
Located in Hillsborough, Florida, the 32acre Cooling Pond is a private water resource with a primary purpose of tailings storage. This Earth dam structure, completed in 1960, stands at a height of 10.5 feet and has a hydraulic height of 8.5 feet. With a storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, the pond spans 29 acres and drains an area of 32 acres, serving as a vital component in the management of water resources in the region.
The Cooling Pond is regulated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring that it meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement standards. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the pond poses a very high risk due to its critical role in water management and the surrounding ecosystem. With a controlled spillway type and a spillway width of 0 feet, the pond is equipped to handle potential overflow events, safeguarding against any potential risks to the environment and nearby communities.
Although the structure has not been rated for its condition, its strategic location along the Alafia River makes it a key asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts. As a part of the broader water management landscape, the 32acre Cooling Pond plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and supporting sustainable practices in the region.
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 32acre Cooling Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bullfrog Creek Near Wimauma Fl | 0 cfs | → |
| Archie Creek At 78th Street Near Tampa Fl | 0 cfs | → |
| Delaney Creek Popoff Canal Near Tampa Fl | 61 cfs | → |
| North Archie Creek At Progress Blvd. Near Tampa Fl | 0 cfs | → |
| Alafia River At Riverview Fl | 2,250 cfs | → |
| Delaney Creek Near Tampa Fl | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near 32acre Cooling Pond.
Boat launches
- E G Simmonspark
- Bullfrog Creek Bait
- Williams Park
- Commongood Park
- Picnic Island Park
- Severn Avenue 801-1399, Tampa
Campgrounds
- Coons Creek Military - Macdill Afb
- Raccoon Creek Military - Macdill Afb
- E G Simmons County Park
- Primative Camp Site
- Youth Camping
- Little Manatee River State 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
- A Point Just Upriver Of The Us 41 Highway Crossing To The Sarasota/Charlotte County Line
Track 32acre Cooling Pond 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 32acre Cooling Pond
Where does the data for 32acre Cooling Pond 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 32acre Cooling Pond.