Fgh1b Fort Green Mine dam
Fgh1b Fort Green Mine
Fgh1b Fort Green Mine in Manatee, Florida, is a private dam regulated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Completed in 1976, this Earth dam serves the primary purpose of storing tailings with a height of 35 feet and a hydraulic height of 30 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 17,500 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 560 acres, with a controlled spillway width of 64 feet.
Located on Horse Creek in DUETTE, the Fgh1b Fort Green Mine dam has a significant hazard potential with a very high risk assessment rating. Despite not being condition-rated, the dam has not been inspected since January 2006. It is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor this dam closely, given its age and the potential risks associated with its current condition.
With Vern Buchanan (R) as the Congressional Representative for the area, stakeholders should advocate for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of the Fgh1b Fort Green Mine dam. As a critical infrastructure for water resource management in the region, proactive measures and risk management strategies should be implemented to mitigate any potential hazards and protect the surrounding community and environment from the adverse impacts of dam failure.
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 Fgh1b Fort Green Mine -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Little Manatee River Near Wimauma Fl | 4 cfs | → |
| Little Manatee River Near Wimauma Fl | 12 cfs | → |
| South Fork Little Manatee River Near Parrish Fl | 1 cfs | → |
| Little Manatee River Near Ft. Lonesome Fl | · | → |
| Gamble Creek At County Road 675 Near Parrish Fl | 0 cfs | → |
| Gamble Creek Near Parrish Fl | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fgh1b Fort Green Mine.
Boat launches
- Wildcat Creek
- Domino Park Boat Ramp
- Commongood Park
- Manatee County
- Fort Hamer Road 1600, Parrish
- E G Simmonspark
Campgrounds
- Little Manatee River State Park
- Primative Camp Site
- Youth Camping
- Lake Manatee State Park
- E G Simmons County Park
- Alafia River State Park
Fishing spots
- Carlton Lake
- Lake Manatee
- Ward Lake (Bill Evers Reservoir)
- Industrial Lake
- Edward Medard Reservoir
- Upper Myakka Lake
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 Fgh1b Fort Green Mine 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 Fgh1b Fort Green Mine
Where does the data for Fgh1b Fort Green Mine 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 Fgh1b Fort Green Mine.