Hines Cooling Pond Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Hines Cooling Pond, located in Bartow, Florida, is a private water resource with a significant impact on the local climate.
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Summary
Constructed in 1998 by ARDAMAN & ASSOCIATES, this earth dam structure spans 31,640 feet in length and stands at a height of 42 feet, containing a storage capacity of 31,000 acre-feet. The pond, situated along the Peace River, serves as a cooling reservoir for industrial purposes, with a surface area of 782 acres and a drainage area of 1.22 square miles.
Maintained and regulated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Hines Cooling Pond has a high hazard potential and is classified as in significant condition. The pond lacks a spillway but is equipped with outlet gates and a hydraulic height of 35 feet. Despite the lack of a formal risk management plan or inundation maps, the structure has been inspected periodically, with the last assessment conducted in January 2006. With its strategic location and critical role in water resource management, Hines Cooling Pond remains a focal point for water and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of infrastructure and environmental stewardship in Florida.
Year Completed |
1998 |
Dam Length |
31640 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
PEACE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
782 |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Drainage Area |
1.22 |
Nid Storage |
31000 |
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.
Hines Cooling Pond