Tenoroc Lake 5a dam
Tenoroc Lake 5a
Tenoroc Lake 5a, located in Polk, Florida, is a state-regulated water resource managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The dam, completed in 1950, serves a primary purpose of tailings storage and is classified as an earth dam with a structural height of 23 feet. With a storage capacity of 10,500 acre-feet and a surface area of 628 acres, the lake plays a crucial role in flood control and water management for the surrounding area.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, Tenoroc Lake 5a is considered to have a very high risk due to its location and potential impact in the event of a failure. The controlled spillway, with a width of 8 feet, helps to manage water levels and discharge, while the dam's stone core and soil foundation provide structural stability. Regular state inspections and enforcement ensure the dam's integrity and safety, with the last inspection conducted in 2006.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate in the area will appreciate the significance of Tenoroc Lake 5a as a vital component of the local hydrological system. Its role in managing water levels, flood control, and environmental conservation underscores the importance of responsible stewardship and regulation. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and monitoring of structures like Tenoroc Lake 5a become increasingly crucial in ensuring the resilience and sustainability of the region's water supply and ecosystems.
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.
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tenoroc Lake 5a.
Boat launches
- Braddock Road Polk County
- Tenoroc Mine Road, Lakeland
- North Combee Road 2701-3305, Lakeland
- Saddle Creek Park Road 905, Polk County
- Saddle Creek Park Road 961, Polk County
Campgrounds
- Saddle Creek County Park
- Wallaby Ranch (Can Camp If Hangliding)
- Gator Hole Primative Camp Site
- Edward Medard
- Hillsborough River State Park
- Withlacoochee River Park
Fishing spots
Track Tenoroc Lake 5a 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 Tenoroc Lake 5a
Where does the data for Tenoroc Lake 5a 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 Tenoroc Lake 5a.