32acre Cooling Pond
Key Takeaway
32acre Cooling Pond is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 17.7% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 11,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 32 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | FL10111 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
THE MOSAIC COMPANY
Private
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Significant Hazard 11 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of 32acre Cooling Pond?
32acre Cooling Pond is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates 32acre Cooling Pond?
32acre Cooling Pond is owned by THE MOSAIC COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was 32acre Cooling Pond built?
32acre Cooling Pond was completed in 1960, making it 66 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of 32acre Cooling Pond?
32acre Cooling Pond serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is 32acre Cooling Pond?
32acre Cooling Pond has a dam height of 11 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was 32acre Cooling Pond last inspected?
32acre Cooling Pond was last inspected on June 7, 1999. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.