Sfm5 Mosaic dam
Sfm5 Mosaic
Sfm5 Mosaic, located in Polk, Florida, is a privately owned dam with a primary purpose of storing tailings. This earth dam, with a height of 50 feet and a hydraulic height of 45 feet, was completed in 2005 and has a storage capacity of 44,000 acre-feet. The dam sits on the Peace River and is regulated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, with state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
With a significant hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating, Sfm5 Mosaic is monitored closely for any potential risks or issues. The dam has a controlled spillway with a width of 128 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 80 cubic feet per second. Despite not having a condition assessment rating, the dam has not been modified since its completion, and its last inspection was conducted in January 2006. While the dam does not have an emergency action plan in place, it meets regulatory guidelines and has designated emergency contacts for any potential incidents.
Overall, Sfm5 Mosaic serves a vital role in water resource management in the area, providing storage for tailings and helping to regulate the flow of the Peace River. Its construction and regulation ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the environment, with state and federal agencies overseeing its operations and maintenance. As climate change continues to impact water resources, dams like Sfm5 Mosaic play a crucial role in managing water supply and mitigating potential risks associated with extreme weather events.
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 Sfm5 Mosaic -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Peace River At Bowling Green Fl | 7 cfs | → |
| Whidden Creek Near Fort Meade Fl | 7 cfs | → |
| Payne Creek Near Bowling Green Fl | 4 cfs | → |
| Little Charlie Creek Near Bowling Green Fl | · | → |
| Peace River At Fort Meade Fl | 5 cfs | → |
| Bowlegs Creek Near Fort Meade Fl | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sfm5 Mosaic.
Boat launches
- Griffin Road 676, Wauchula
- Doc Lindsey Road 2215-2837, Fort Meade
- Keen Road 506, Frostproof
- Nautilus Drive 2712, Avon Park
- Livingston Lake Road, Frostproof
- Northwest Shore Drive 2100-2170, Avon Park
Campgrounds
- Arbuckle - Lake Wales Ridge Sf
- Highlands Hammock State Park
- Circle F Dude Ranch Camp - Summer Camp & Outdoor Education Center
- Lake Arbuckle Co Park
- Alafia River State Park
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 4
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
Track Sfm5 Mosaic in the Snoflo app
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About Sfm5 Mosaic
Where does the data for Sfm5 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 Sfm5 Mosaic.