Itchepackesassa Creek Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility dam
Itchepackesassa Creek Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility
The Itchepackesassa Creek Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility, located in Polk County, Florida, is a state-regulated facility designed for flood risk reduction. Managed by the local government, this facility plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a dam height of 8 feet and a maximum storage capacity of 278 acre-feet, it serves as a vital infrastructure for managing stormwater in the region.
Constructed with an earth dam type and stone core, the facility covers a surface area of 60 acres and has a spillway width of 24 feet. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, its condition assessment is rated as fair as of the last inspection in April 2016. The facility's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, with measures in place to manage potential hazards. Overall, the Itchepackesassa Creek Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility stands as an essential component in the region's water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
As part of its operations, the facility undergoes state inspection, enforcement, and permitting processes, demonstrating a commitment to regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship. Located in the city of Lakeland, the facility is strategically positioned to address stormwater management needs in the area. With its role in flood risk reduction and water quality improvement, the Itchepackesassa Creek Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility serves as a valuable asset for both the local community and the broader ecosystem, showcasing the importance of sustainable water resource management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Itchepackesassa Creek Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Parker Outlet At Lakeland Fl | 1 cfs | → |
| Fox Branch Near Socrum | 2 cfs | → |
| Blackwater Creek Near Knights Fl | 1 cfs | → |
| Saddle Creek At St.Hwy 542 Near Lakeland Fl | 0 cfs | → |
| Banana-Hancock Canal Nr Highland City | · | → |
| Saddle Creek At State Hwy 570 Near Eaton Park Fl | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Itchepackesassa Creek Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility.
Boat launches
- Sikes Boulevard Lakeland
- Tenoroc Trail Auburndale
- Granada Street 648-998, Lakeland
- North Socrum Loop Road 4920, Lakeland
- Lake Bonny Drive East 101-199, Lakeland
- East Memorial Boulevard 1800, Lakeland
Campgrounds
- Saddle Creek County Park
- Edward Medard
- Hillsborough River State Park
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 3
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 4
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 2
Fishing spots
Track Itchepackesassa Creek Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility in the Snoflo app
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About Itchepackesassa Creek Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility
Where does the data for Itchepackesassa Creek Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility 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 Significant 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 Itchepackesassa Creek Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility.