Sfm1 Mosaic dam
Sfm1 Mosaic
Sfm1 Mosaic, located in Polk, Florida, is a privately owned Earth dam constructed in 1985 for the primary purpose of tailings management. Standing at 55 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 50 feet, this dam on the Peace River has a storage capacity of 37,000 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 654 acres. With a controlled spillway width of 128 feet and a maximum discharge of 80 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow in the region.
Managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Sfm1 Mosaic is subject to regular state inspection, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with environmental regulations. Despite being classified as "Significant" in terms of hazard potential, the condition of the dam is currently listed as "Not Rated." With a risk assessment rating of "Very High (1)", it is evident that Sfm1 Mosaic is a key asset in water resource management in the area, especially given its location along the Peace River in Fort Meade.
As a vital component of the water infrastructure in Polk, Florida, Sfm1 Mosaic serves as a critical structure for flood control, water storage, and environmental protection. With its significant storage capacity and strategic location, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and supporting sustainable water resource management practices in the region. As climate change impacts continue to pose challenges for water resources, the management and maintenance of dams like Sfm1 Mosaic will be essential in ensuring the resilience and sustainability of water systems in the face of a changing climate.
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 Sfm1 Mosaic -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Charlie Creek Near Bowling Green Fl | · | → |
| Bowlegs Creek Near Fort Meade Fl | 2 cfs | → |
| Peace River At Bowling Green Fl | 7 cfs | → |
| Little Charlie Creek Near Mouth Near Wauchula Fl | 0 cfs | → |
| Whidden Creek Near Fort Meade Fl | 7 cfs | → |
| Payne Creek Near Bowling Green Fl | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sfm1 Mosaic.
Boat launches
- Griffin Road 676, Wauchula
- Doc Lindsey Road 2215-2837, Fort Meade
- Nautilus Drive 2712, Avon Park
- Livingston Lake Road, Frostproof
- Northwest Shore Drive 2100-2170, Avon Park
- Keen Road 506, Frostproof
Campgrounds
- Arbuckle - Lake Wales Ridge Sf
- Highlands Hammock State Park
- Lake Arbuckle Co Park
- Circle F Dude Ranch Camp - Summer Camp & Outdoor Education Center
- Avon Park Af Range Military
- River Ranch Property Owners Association
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- County Road 780 Bridge To State Road 72 Bridge
- Begins Downstream Of The State Road 72 Bridge To The Southern Boundary Of Myakka River State Park
- The Southern Boundary Of The Myakka River State Park To Ends Approximately At River Mile 23 Where Riverfront Residential Development Begins
- Approximately At River Mile 23 Where Riverfront Residential Development Begins To The Vicinity Of Snook Haven Fish Camp At Approximately River Mile 18
- Approximately River Mile 18 To A Point Just Upriver Of The Us 41 Highway Crossing
- A Point Just Upriver Of The Us 41 Highway Crossing To The Sarasota/Charlotte County Line
More reservoirs
Track Sfm1 Mosaic in the Snoflo app
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About Sfm1 Mosaic
Where does the data for Sfm1 Mosaic 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 Sfm1 Mosaic.