Pol38 dam
Pol38
Pol38 is a private dam located in Polk County, Florida, specifically in the city of Bartow. This dam, also known as Pol38, has a primary purpose of storing tailings and is classified as an Earth dam with a height of 8.59 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 1705.25 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 707.8 acre-feet and a surface area of 70 acres.
Situated on an unnamed pond in the S27, T30S, R25E location, Pol38 is regulated by the state of Florida with permitting, inspection, and enforcement procedures in place. Despite its undetermined hazard potential and not being rated for condition assessment, Pol38 serves as a crucial structure for water resource management in the area. The dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan and updated contact information, posing potential risks in case of emergencies.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Pol38 presents an intriguing case study in dam management and regulation. With its unique location and purpose, this private dam raises questions about the oversight and maintenance of critical infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions. As efforts continue to assess and address the potential risks associated with Pol38, it serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices in ensuring the safety and security of communities and ecosystems.
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 Pol38 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Barber Branch Near Homeland Fl | 2 cfs | → |
| Peace River At Clear Springs Near Bartow Fl | · | → |
| Sixmile Creek At Bartow Fl | 2 cfs | → |
| Peace River Near Homeland Fl | 3 cfs | → |
| Peace River Near Bartow Fl | 5 cfs | → |
| Peace River At Bartow Fl | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pol38.
Boat launches
- Doc Lindsey Road 2215-2837, Fort Meade
- East Eagle Avenue 942, Eagle Lake
- West Eagle Avenue, Eagle Lake
- Highlands By The Lake Way 3184, Lakeland
- Lake Shipp Drive 1605-1699, Winter Haven
- 7th Street Southwest 1849, Winter Haven
Campgrounds
- Saddle Creek County Park
- Circle F Dude Ranch Camp - Summer Camp & Outdoor Education Center
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 4
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 3
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 1
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 2
Fishing spots
Track Pol38 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 Pol38
Where does the data for Pol38 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 Pol38.