Panasoffkee Cdf-Polishing Pond dam
Panasoffkee Cdf-Polishing Pond
Panasoffkee Cdf-Polishing Pond is a state-regulated tailings pond located in Rutland, Florida, specifically designed by ARDAMAN & ASSOCIATES in 2004. With a dam height of 20 feet and a hydraulic height of 16 feet, this earth dam serves primarily for tailings storage with a capacity of 2000 acre-feet. It is situated along the Withlacoochee River within the Jacksonville District and falls under the jurisdiction of the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
This significant water resource facility covers a surface area of 16 acres and has a drainage area of 0.03 square miles, providing essential environmental services in the region. The dam has a spillway width of 3 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 10 cubic feet per second. While the hazard potential is deemed significant, the overall condition assessment of the dam is currently not rated. The last inspection took place in May 2005, reflecting the commitment to ensuring the safety and functionality of the reservoir for water resource management in Sumter County, Florida.
As a critical infrastructure for water management and climate resilience, Panasoffkee Cdf-Polishing Pond plays a vital role in tailings storage and environmental protection in the area. With state oversight and regulatory agencies like the Southwest Florida Water Management District ensuring compliance with permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements, this earth dam continues to serve its purpose effectively. Its strategic location along the Withlacoochee River and contribution to flood control and water storage make it a key asset in safeguarding water resources and addressing climate challenges 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 Panasoffkee Cdf-Polishing Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Jumper Creek Canal Nr Bushnell | 5 cfs | → |
| Jumper Creek Canal Near Wahoo | 6 cfs | → |
| Shady Brook Nr Sumterville | 13 cfs | → |
| Outlet River At Panacoochee Retreats | 53 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River Nr Floral City | · | → |
| Withlacoochee River Nr Pineola | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Panasoffkee Cdf-Polishing Pond.
Boat launches
- County Road 413, Lake Panasoffkee
- East Gobbler Drive 10852, Floral City
- East Orange Avenue 9295, Citrus County
- Lake Okahumpka Park
- Highway 44 6411-6533, Lake Panasoffkee
- Lake Deaton Park Public Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Hog Island - Withlacoochee State Forest
- River Jct - Withlacoochee State Forest
- Silver Lake - Withlacoochee State Forest
- Silver Lake Camping
- Cypress Glen - Withlacoochee State Forest
- Crooked River - Withlacoochee State Forest
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Segment A--Mouth Of Spring On Ocala Nf (At Juniper Springs Wilderness) To Bridge On Sh 19 (At Wilderness Boundary)
- Segment A--Mouth Of Spring On Ocala Nf To Alexander Springs Wilderness Boundary
- Segment B--Alexander Springs Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With St. Johns River
- Segment B--Bridge On Sh 19 To Confluence With Lake George
Track Panasoffkee Cdf-Polishing Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Panasoffkee Cdf-Polishing Pond
Where does the data for Panasoffkee Cdf-Polishing 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 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 Panasoffkee Cdf-Polishing Pond.