Pol45 dam
Pol45
Pol45 is a private earth dam located in Polk County, Florida, specifically in the city of Mulberry. The dam, also known as Pol45, serves primarily as a tailings dam with a height of 12.95 feet and a storage capacity of 1681.32 acre-feet. It is situated on an unnamed pond and is regulated by the state, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place.
Although the hazard potential of Pol45 is currently undetermined and its condition is not rated, the dam has not undergone recent inspection or assessment. There is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared for this structure, and risk management measures have not been specified. Despite these uncertainties, Pol45 remains a significant feature in the local water resource management system, with a critical role in controlling water levels and storage in the area.
As a water resource and climate enthusiast, understanding the details of Pol45's design, purpose, and operation provides valuable insights into the management of water resources in Polk County, Florida. The dam's location, storage capacity, and regulatory status highlight the importance of monitoring and maintaining these critical infrastructure elements to ensure their continued safety and effectiveness in water resource management. Further evaluation and updates on the condition and risk assessment of Pol45 would be essential for enhancing its resilience and sustainability in the face of changing climate conditions and increasing water demands.
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 Pol45 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Banana-Hancock Canal Nr Highland City | · | → |
| Peace River At Bartow Fl | 7 cfs | → |
| North Prong Alafia River Near Nichols Fl | 19 cfs | → |
| Peace River Near Bartow Fl | · | → |
| Peace Creek Near Bartow Fl | 9 cfs | → |
| Sixmile Creek At Bartow Fl | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pol45.
Boat launches
- Highlands By The Lake Way 3184, Lakeland
- Sikes Boulevard Lakeland
- Lake Bonny Drive East 101-199, Lakeland
- Saddle Creek Park Road 988, Polk County
- Saddle Creek Park Road 961, Polk County
- East Memorial Boulevard 1800, Lakeland
Campgrounds
- Saddle Creek County Park
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 4
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 3
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 2
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 1
- Edward Medard
Fishing spots
Track Pol45 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 Pol45
Where does the data for Pol45 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 Pol45.