Pol27 dam
Pol27
Pol27 is a private dam located in Polk County, Florida, specifically in the city of Mulberry. This earth dam, with a height of 12.89 feet and a storage capacity of 1066.97 acre-feet, serves the primary purpose of storing tailings. The dam is situated on an unnamed pond and falls under state jurisdiction, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite being categorized as having an undetermined hazard potential and not yet rated for its condition assessment, Pol27 remains a critical structure for water resource management in the region. The dam's normal storage capacity of 512.02 acre-feet and its location in a drainage area make it an important feature for mitigating flood risks and maintaining water supply stability. With its proximity to the Jacksonville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Pol27 plays a vital role in the overall water management infrastructure of the area.
While specific details about the dam's construction year, modification history, and emergency preparedness measures are not provided in the dataset, the presence of state regulatory oversight and the acknowledgment of its importance for tailings storage signify the significance of Pol27 in the local water resource and climate resilience context. As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor and analyze the impact of dams like Pol27 on the surrounding environment, understanding their structural integrity and operational protocols is crucial for sustainable water management practices.
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 Pol27 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Prong Alafia River Near Nichols Fl | 28 cfs | → |
| Peace River At Bartow Fl | 14 cfs | → |
| Sixmile Creek At Bartow Fl | 2 cfs | → |
| Barber Branch Near Homeland Fl | 2 cfs | → |
| Peace River At Clear Springs Near Bartow Fl | · | → |
| Peace River Near Bartow Fl | 7 cfs | → |
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Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pol27.
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About Pol27
Where does the data for Pol27 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 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.