Mulberry N dam
Mulberry N
Mulberry N is a privately owned dam located in Polk, Florida, along the North Prong Alafia River. With a dam height of 100 feet and a storage capacity of 2432 acre-feet, this earthen structure serves primarily for tailings management. Despite being classified as a significant hazard potential dam with a very high risk rating, its condition assessment remains unrated, and emergency action preparedness information is lacking. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 64 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 110 cubic feet per second.
The Mulberry N dam poses a critical water resource and climate concern in the region due to its high-risk classification and lack of condition assessment. Given its location in a state with regulated permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes, stakeholders must prioritize the evaluation and maintenance of this structure to ensure public safety and environmental protection. As a vital component of the local watershed, the dam's role in managing tailings underscores the need for sustainable water resource management practices in the face of changing climatic conditions.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is imperative to monitor the Mulberry N dam closely and advocate for comprehensive risk assessment, emergency action planning, and maintenance protocols. With a significant hazard potential and a very high risk rating, this dam demands attention to safeguard the surrounding community and ecosystem. By engaging with relevant regulatory agencies and promoting proactive measures to enhance dam safety and resilience, we can contribute to the sustainable management of water resources and adaptation to climate variability in the region.
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 Mulberry N -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Prong Alafia River Near Nichols Fl | 17 cfs | → |
| Peace River At Bartow Fl | 4 cfs | → |
| Sixmile Creek At Bartow Fl | 2 cfs | → |
| Barber Branch Near Homeland Fl | 1 cfs | → |
| Peace River At Clear Springs Near Bartow Fl | · | → |
| Banana-Hancock Canal Nr Highland City | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mulberry N.
Boat launches
- Highlands By The Lake Way 3184, Lakeland
- Sikes Boulevard Lakeland
- Lake Bonny Drive East 101-199, Lakeland
- Alderman's Ford Park Trail Hillsborough County
- East Memorial Boulevard 1800, Lakeland
- Saddle Creek Park Road 988, Polk County
Campgrounds
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 4
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 3
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 1
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 2
- Saddle Creek County Park
- Alafia River State 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
More reservoirs
Track Mulberry N in the Snoflo app
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About Mulberry N
Where does the data for Mulberry N 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 Mulberry N.