Bird Branch Holding Pond
Key Takeaway
Bird Branch Holding Pond is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 48.9% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 880 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 484 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 550 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00580 |
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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What is the hazard classification of Bird Branch Holding Pond?
Bird Branch Holding 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 Bird Branch Holding Pond?
Bird Branch Holding Pond is owned by THE MOSAIC COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bird Branch Holding Pond built?
Bird Branch Holding Pond was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Bird Branch Holding Pond?
Bird Branch Holding 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 Bird Branch Holding Pond?
Bird Branch Holding Pond has a dam height of 20 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.