Coronet No. 5 dam
Coronet No. 5
Coronet No. 5, located in Plant City, Florida, is a privately owned dam with a primary purpose of storing tailings. Built in 1930, this earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet and spans 4000 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 430 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and undergoes regular inspections, with a low hazard potential rating.
Situated on the English Creek/Alafia River, Coronet No. 5 plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, with a surface area of 47 acres and a drainage area of 0.15 square miles. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 2 feet, capable of discharging a maximum of 20 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is currently "Not Rated," highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its long-term stability and safety.
With a very high risk rating of 1, Coronet No. 5 serves as a focal point for climate and water resource enthusiasts interested in understanding the challenges and opportunities associated with aging infrastructure. As efforts continue to mitigate risks and enhance emergency preparedness, this dam remains a critical component of the local watershed, requiring careful stewardship to safeguard its functionality and environmental impact for future generations.
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 Coronet No. 5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Prong Alafia River At Keysville Fl | 30 cfs | → |
| North Prong Alafia River Near Nichols Fl | 30 cfs | → |
| Baker Creek At Mcintosh Road Near Antioch Fl | · | → |
| Lake Parker Outlet At Lakeland Fl | 1 cfs | → |
| Blackwater Creek Near Knights Fl | 4 cfs | → |
| Banana-Hancock Canal Nr Highland City | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Coronet No. 5.
Boat launches
- Alligator Alley, Plant City
- Sikes Boulevard Lakeland
- Lake Bonny Drive East 101-199, Lakeland
- Granada Street 648-998, Lakeland
- East Memorial Boulevard 1800, Lakeland
- Tenoroc Trail Auburndale
Campgrounds
- Edward Medard
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 3
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 4
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 2
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 1
- Saddle Creek County Park
Fishing spots
Track Coronet No. 5 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 Coronet No. 5
Where does the data for Coronet No. 5 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 Low 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 Coronet No. 5.