Kingsford O South dam
Kingsford O South
Kingsford O South, located in Polk, Florida, along the Alafia River, is a privately owned Earth dam completed in 1969 for the primary purpose of tailings storage. With a height of 15 feet and a hydraulic height of 10 feet, this dam boasts a storage capacity of 800 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 70 acres. Despite its relatively low hazard potential, it is regulated and inspected by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to ensure compliance with state guidelines and enforcement measures.
The dam's controlled spillway, with a width of 10 feet, serves as a safety feature to manage maximum discharges of up to 6 cubic feet per second. While the condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," the risk assessment for Kingsford O South is categorized as "Very High (1)," indicating the need for stringent risk management measures. Overall, this dam serves as a crucial structure in the area's water resource management, highlighting the intersection of human infrastructure with natural ecosystems in the face of climate challenges.
As a key component of the water infrastructure in the region, Kingsford O South plays a vital role in flood control and water storage along the Alafia River. With its stone core and soil foundation, this dam represents a blend of engineering expertise and environmental stewardship. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the intricacies of dam construction and regulation at sites like Kingsford O South is essential for promoting sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climatic conditions.
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 Kingsford O South -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Prong Alafia River Near Ft Lonesome Fl | 19 cfs | → |
| South Prong Alafia River Near Lithia Fl | 19 cfs | → |
| North Prong Alafia River Near Nichols Fl | 28 cfs | → |
| North Prong Alafia River At Keysville Fl | 84 cfs | → |
| Whidden Creek Near Fort Meade Fl | 6 cfs | → |
| Barber Branch Near Homeland Fl | 2 cfs | → |
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About Kingsford O South
Where does the data for Kingsford O South 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 below 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.
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.