Bordens South Cooling Pond dam
Bordens South Cooling Pond
Bordens South Cooling Pond is a privately owned water resource located in Bradenton, Florida, along Curiosity Creek. This earth dam structure was completed in 1966 with a height of 14 feet and a length of 7,600 feet, providing storage of up to 600 acre-feet of water for tailings purposes. The pond covers an area of 43 acres and is regulated by the state, with inspection, permitting, and enforcement processes in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite its low hazard potential, Bordens South Cooling Pond plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. With a normal storage capacity of 225 acre-feet and the ability to store up to 600 acre-feet during peak times, the pond serves as a strategic resource for managing water levels and mitigating potential impacts of climate change. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, the state of Florida ensures that the pond meets regulatory standards to prevent any potential risks to the surrounding community.
Located within the jurisdiction of the Jacksonville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Bordens South Cooling Pond is an essential component of the region's water infrastructure. With its low hazard potential and a history of serving as a valuable resource for water management, the pond continues to play a key role in ensuring water security and climate resilience for the residents of Manatee County.
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 Bordens South Cooling Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Frog Creek Near Rubonia Fl | 3 cfs | → |
| Frog Creek At Buffalo Road Near Rubonia Fl | 8 cfs | → |
| Gamble Creek At County Road 675 Near Parrish Fl | 1 cfs | → |
| Gamble Creek Near Parrish Fl | 7 cfs | → |
| Little Manatee River Near Wimauma Fl | 40 cfs | → |
| South Fork Little Manatee River Near Wimauma Fl | 29 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bordens South Cooling Pond.
Boat launches
- Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve - Bishop Harbor
- Cockroach Bay
- Wildcat Creek
- Domino Park Boat Ramp
- 5th Street East 369-399, Ellenton
- Commongood Park
Campgrounds
- E G Simmons County Park
- Youth Camping
- Little Manatee River State Park
- Primative Camp Site
- Fort Desoto County Park
- Coons Creek Military - Macdill Afb
Fishing spots
- Industrial Lake
- Ward Lake (Bill Evers Reservoir)
- Lake Manatee
- Carlton Lake
- Cypress Lake
- Upper Myakka Lake
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
Track Bordens South Cooling Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Bordens South Cooling Pond
Where does the data for Bordens South Cooling Pond 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 Bordens South Cooling Pond.