Gypsum Field Dike dam
Gypsum Field Dike
The Gypsum Field Dike in Hillsborough, Florida is a privately owned earthen structure completed in 1974 for the primary purpose of storing tailings. Standing at a height of 100 feet with a structural height of 72 feet, this dike spans a length of 12,050 feet and has a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Situated near an unnamed pond, this low-hazard dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the Jacksonville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Gypsum Field Dike is regulated by the state of Florida and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with safety guidelines. Despite being classified as low hazard, the dam has not been formally rated for its condition assessment. While it has not experienced any modifications over the years, its emergency action plan and risk management measures are not currently documented.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate in the region can appreciate the significance of the Gypsum Field Dike as a key infrastructure for water storage and management in Hillsborough County. With its strategic location and purposeful design, this earthen dam serves as a vital component of the local water resource system, contributing to the overall resilience and sustainability of the surrounding ecosystem.
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 Gypsum Field Dike -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Archie Creek At 78th Street Near Tampa Fl | 0 cfs | → |
| Delaney Creek Popoff Canal Near Tampa Fl | 61 cfs | → |
| North Archie Creek At Progress Blvd. Near Tampa Fl | 0 cfs | → |
| Delaney Creek Near Tampa Fl | 0 cfs | → |
| Alafia River At Riverview Fl | 2,250 cfs | → |
| Bullfrog Creek Near Wimauma Fl | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gypsum Field Dike.
Boat launches
- Williams Park
- Bullfrog Creek Bait
- Severn Avenue 801-1399, Tampa
- Center Avenue 852, Brandon
- Cruis A Cade Place 2014, Tampa Heights
- Picnic Island Park
Campgrounds
- Raccoon Creek Military - Macdill Afb
- Coons Creek Military - Macdill Afb
- Lithia Springs
- Group Campsite A
- Group Campsite B
- E G Simmons County Park
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
Track Gypsum Field Dike 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 Gypsum Field Dike
Where does the data for Gypsum Field Dike 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 Low 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 Gypsum Field Dike.