Progress Energy Pond N16 dam
Progress Energy Pond N16
Progress Energy Pond N16 is a privately owned water resource located in Bartow, Florida, along the Peace River. 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.
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 Progress Energy Pond N16 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Whidden Creek Near Fort Meade Fl | 7 cfs | → |
| Peace River At Fort Meade Fl | 3 cfs | → |
| Peace River At Bowling Green Fl | 6 cfs | → |
| Payne Creek Near Bowling Green Fl | 3 cfs | → |
| Peace River Near Homeland Fl | 1 cfs | → |
| Bowlegs Creek Near Fort Meade Fl | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Progress Energy Pond N16.
Boat launches
- Doc Lindsey Road 2215-2837, Fort Meade
- Griffin Road 676, Wauchula
- Keen Road 506, Frostproof
- Livingston Lake Road, Frostproof
- Nautilus Drive 2712, Avon Park
- East Eagle Avenue 942, Eagle Lake
Campgrounds
- Alafia River State Park
- Circle F Dude Ranch Camp - Summer Camp & Outdoor Education Center
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 4
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 3
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 1
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 2
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 Progress Energy Pond N16 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 Progress Energy Pond N16
Where does the data for Progress Energy Pond N16 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 Progress Energy Pond N16.