Bonnie Lake Mine Central dam
Bonnie Lake Mine Central
Bonnie Lake Mine Central, located in Bartow, Florida, is a privately owned tailings dam designed by Ardurman & Associates. The dam, completed in 1995, stands at a height of 15 feet and has a hydraulic height of 10 feet, with a structural height of 17 feet. It serves the primary purpose of storing tailings and is classified as an Earth dam with a stone core and soil foundation. The dam has a storage capacity of 1050 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 960 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 96 acres.
The dam is situated on the Alafia River, within the jurisdiction of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). It has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 4 feet, and a maximum discharge capacity of 6 cubic feet per second. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and the last inspection took place in January 2006. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam has not had an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared or updated recently.
Overall, Bonnie Lake Mine Central presents an interesting case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts, showcasing the design and management of a tailings dam in Florida. With its unique characteristics and risk assessment profile, the dam highlights the importance of regular inspections and emergency preparedness in safeguarding water resources and ecosystems in the face of potential hazards.
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 Bonnie Lake Mine Central -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Prong Alafia River Near Nichols Fl | 19 cfs | → |
| Banana-Hancock Canal Nr Highland City | · | → |
| Peace River At Bartow Fl | 7 cfs | → |
| Saddle Creek At State Hwy 570 Near Eaton Park Fl | 0 cfs | → |
| Peace River Near Bartow Fl | · | → |
| Peace Creek Near Bartow Fl | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bonnie Lake Mine Central.
Boat launches
- Highlands By The Lake Way 3184, Lakeland
- Sikes Boulevard Lakeland
- Lake Bonny Drive East 101-199, Lakeland
- East Memorial Boulevard 1800, Lakeland
- Saddle Creek Park Road 988, Polk County
- Saddle Creek Park Road 961, Polk County
Campgrounds
- Saddle Creek County Park
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 4
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 3
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 2
- Alderman's Ford Park Campsite 1
- Edward Medard
Fishing spots
Track Bonnie Lake Mine Central in the Snoflo app
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About Bonnie Lake Mine Central
Where does the data for Bonnie Lake Mine Central 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 Bonnie Lake Mine Central.