Temple Terrace (Ne) A dam
Temple Terrace (Ne) A
Temple Terrace (Ne) A is a privately owned dam located in Zephyrhills, Florida, along the Hillsborough River. Built in 1984, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 60 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 2000 acre-feet. The dam serves primarily for tailings storage purposes and has a significant hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Despite being in a state-regulated jurisdiction with permitting, inspection, and enforcement protocols in place, Temple Terrace (Ne) A has not been rated for its condition. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 16 feet, and it has a downstream drainage area of 0.05 square miles. The dam's hydraulic height is 55 feet, while the structural height reaches 65 feet, and the dam length spans over 5000 feet.
In the event of an emergency, it is crucial for the owners of Temple Terrace (Ne) A to ensure that an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is prepared and regularly updated. With its location along the Hillsborough River and its significant hazard potential, it is essential for stakeholders to prioritize risk management measures and follow guidelines to mitigate potential risks associated with this dam.
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 Temple Terrace (Ne) A -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwater Creek Near Knights Fl | 3 cfs | → |
| Hillsborough R Ab Crystal Spr Near Zephyrhills Fl | 9 cfs | → |
| Hillsborough R Bl Crystal Spr Near Zephyrhills Fl | 52 cfs | → |
| Hillsborough River Near Zephyrhills Fl | 56 cfs | → |
| Fox Branch Near Socrum | 1 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee-Hillsborough Ovflo Near Richland | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Temple Terrace (Ne) A.
Boat launches
- Thonotosassa Road 12090-12160, Thonotosassa
- North Socrum Loop Road 4920, Lakeland
- Tenoroc Trail Auburndale
- Granada Street 648-998, Lakeland
- Sikes Boulevard Lakeland
- East Memorial Boulevard 1800, Lakeland
Campgrounds
- Hillsborough River State Park
- Gator Hole Primative Camp Site
- Withlacoochee River Park
- Edward Medard
- Saddle Creek County Park
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 3
Fishing spots
Track Temple Terrace (Ne) A in the Snoflo app
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About Temple Terrace (Ne) A
Where does the data for Temple Terrace (Ne) A 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 Significant 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 Temple Terrace (Ne) A.