Unnamed Dam dam
Unnamed Dam
Located in Plant City, Florida, the Unnamed Dam, also known as Hil2, is a private-owned structure built for irrigation purposes along the Boggy Creek. Standing at 13 feet high with a hydraulic height of 10 feet, this earth dam spans 1070 feet and has a storage capacity of 171 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is rated as having a poor condition as of its last inspection in March 2016.
The dam, regulated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, features an uncontrolled spillway 80 feet wide and covers a surface area of 20 acres within a drainage area of 2.2 square miles. While the risk assessment for the dam is considered moderate, with a Risk Character Summary of 3, no emergency action plan or inundation maps have been prepared as of the latest data update in April 2021. With its location in Hillsborough County and proximity to the city of Plant City, the Unnamed Dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for irrigation in the region.
Despite its current poor condition assessment and moderate risk rating, the Unnamed Dam continues to play a vital role in water resource management in the area. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and address the maintenance and safety of such structures to ensure their continued functionality and minimize potential risks to the surrounding community and environment.
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 Unnamed Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bullfrog Creek Near Wimauma Fl | 0 cfs | → |
| Alafia River At Riverview Fl | 2,250 cfs | → |
| Alafia River At Lithia Fl | 28 cfs | → |
| Little Manatee River Near Ft. Lonesome Fl | · | → |
| North Archie Creek At Progress Blvd. Near Tampa Fl | 0 cfs | → |
| Archie Creek At 78th Street Near Tampa Fl | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Unnamed Dam.
Boat launches
- Center Avenue 852, Brandon
- Bullfrog Creek Bait
- Williams Park
- Alderman's Ford Park Trail Hillsborough County
- Alligator Alley, Plant City
- Commongood Park
Campgrounds
- Lithia Springs
- Group Campsite B
- Group Campsite A
- Alafia River State Park
- 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
More reservoirs
Track Unnamed Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Unnamed Dam
Where does the data for Unnamed Dam 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 Unnamed Dam.