Wingate Creek Isa dam
Wingate Creek Isa
Wingate Creek Isa is a privately owned earth dam located in Manatee, Florida, along the Myakka River. Built in 1978 by ARDAMAN & ASSOCIATES, this tailings dam stands at a height of 35 feet with a structural height of 38 feet and a hydraulic height of 30 feet. It has a storage capacity of 10,000 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 8,640 acre-feet over a surface area of 288 acres. The dam serves the primary purpose of tailings containment, with a spillway width of 64 feet and a maximum discharge of 30 cubic feet per second.
The dam is regulated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and has a significant hazard potential due to its location and size. Although its condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," the risk assessment indicates a very high level of risk (1). While the last inspection date was in 2006, the dam is subject to regular state permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. With its strategic location along the Myakka River, Wingate Creek Isa plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate adaptation efforts in the region.
Overall, Wingate Creek Isa stands as a key infrastructure for water management in the area, providing essential storage capacity and flood control along the Myakka River. With its controlled spillway and state-regulated operations, the dam serves as a critical component in mitigating potential risks and ensuring the safety of surrounding communities. Climate enthusiasts and water resource professionals alike can appreciate the intricate design and management of Wingate Creek Isa in safeguarding against environmental hazards and supporting sustainable water resource practices in Manatee, Florida.
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 Wingate Creek Isa -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Myakka River Upst From Youngs Ck Nr Myakka City Fl | 3 cfs | → |
| Manatee River Near Myakka Head Fl | 4 cfs | → |
| Long Creek Near Myakka City Fl | 1 cfs | → |
| Coker Creek Near Myakka City Fl | 6 cfs | → |
| Ogleby Ck Dnstr From Boggy Ck Near Myakka City Fl | 5 cfs | → |
| Horse Creek Near Myakka Head Fl | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wingate Creek Isa.
Boat launches
- Manatee County
- Myakka State Park Road, Sarasota
- Fort Hamer Road 1600, Parrish
- World Championship Drive Sarasota County
- River Road 885, Zolfo Springs
- Griffin Road 676, Wauchula
Campgrounds
- Lake Manatee State Park
- Mossy Hammock
- Oak Grove Camp
- Bee Island
- Prairie Point Camp
- 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
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About Wingate Creek Isa
Where does the data for Wingate Creek Isa 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 Wingate Creek Isa.