Progress Energy Pond N16
Progress Energy Pond N16 is an earth dam located in Polk County, Florida, built in 1998. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Progress Energy Pond N16
Progress Energy Pond N16 is a dam in Polk, Florida. The dam is owned by Progress Energy (private). It impounds the Peace River near Bartow.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 18,120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 211 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 9,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/20/2006. That was over 20 years ago.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Bartow |
| River/Stream | Peace River |
| Coordinates | 27.71930, -81.81610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 18,120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,385 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 211 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | PROGRESS ENERGY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/20/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL11072 |
| Federal ID | FL11072 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |