Progress Energy Pond N16 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Es-Tech At-7 So2 Pond Fort Meade
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Progress Energy Pond N16 is a privately owned water resource located in Bartow, Florida, along the Peace River.
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Summary
Constructed in 1998 by ARDAMAN & ASSOCIATES, this earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and has a storage capacity of 9,000 acre-feet. With a surface area of 211 acres and a drainage area of 0.33 square miles, this pond plays a crucial role in water management within the region.
The dam at Progress Energy Pond N16 has a spillway width of 32 feet and can discharge up to 40 cubic feet per second. Despite being rated as having a significant hazard potential, the condition assessment is currently not rated. The risk assessment for this structure is moderate, with measures in place to manage any potential risks. The dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring its compliance with safety standards and protocols.
As a key component of the water infrastructure in Polk County, Florida, Progress Energy Pond N16 serves a primary purpose of water storage and management. With its strategic location along the Peace River and a capacity to hold 9,000 acre-feet of water, this dam plays a vital role in flood control, irrigation, and water supply for the surrounding area. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find this structure to be an intriguing example of human-made intervention in natural hydrological systems, balancing the needs of development with environmental stewardship.
Year Completed |
1998 |
Dam Length |
18120 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
PEACE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
211 |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Drainage Area |
0.33 |
Nid Storage |
9000 |
Structural Height |
42 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
42 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Progress Energy Pond N16