Hil13 dam
Hil13
Hil13, located in Plant City, Florida, is a private dam with a primary purpose of storing tailings. The dam is an earth type structure with a height of 16.38 feet and a length of 12,181 feet. It has a storage capacity of 6,669.8 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 3,369.92 acre-feet. The dam is situated near an unnamed pond in Hillsborough County and is regulated by the state of Florida.
Despite its importance for water resource management, the condition of Hil13 is currently rated as "Not Rated" and its hazard potential is labeled as "Undetermined." The dam has not undergone recent inspections or assessments, and emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) have not been reported. With its location in a populated area and its significant storage capacity, ensuring the safety and maintenance of Hil13 is crucial for protecting the surrounding community and the environment.
As a structure under state jurisdiction and regulation, stakeholders in water resource management and climate resilience should prioritize monitoring and assessing the condition of Hil13. By implementing regular inspections, developing an EAP, and conducting risk assessments, potential hazards associated with the dam can be identified and mitigated. This proactive approach is essential for safeguarding water resources and minimizing the impact of potential dam failures on the local ecosystem and community.
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 Hil13 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Alafia River At Lithia Fl | 20 cfs | → |
| North Prong Alafia River At Keysville Fl | 31 cfs | → |
| Baker Creek At Mcintosh Road Near Antioch Fl | · | → |
| Alafia River At Riverview Fl | 2,250 cfs | → |
| North Archie Creek At Progress Blvd. Near Tampa Fl | 0 cfs | → |
| Delaney Creek Near Tampa Fl | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hil13.
Boat launches
- Alligator Alley, Plant City
- Alderman's Ford Park Trail Hillsborough County
- Lakeside Drive 910, Seffner
- Center Avenue 852, Brandon
- Thonotosassa Road 12090-12160, Thonotosassa
- Williams Park
Campgrounds
- Edward Medard
- Group Campsite A
- Group Campsite B
- Lithia Springs
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 2
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 3
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
More reservoirs
Track Hil13 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 Hil13
Where does the data for Hil13 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 Undetermined 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 Hil13.