Bonnie Lake Mine Central
Key Takeaway
Bonnie Lake Mine Central is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 31.3% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 9,040 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 960 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 96 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | FL13338 |
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 Bonnie Lake Mine Central?
Bonnie Lake Mine Central 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 Bonnie Lake Mine Central?
Bonnie Lake Mine Central is owned by THE MOSAIC COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bonnie Lake Mine Central built?
Bonnie Lake Mine Central was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Bonnie Lake Mine Central?
Bonnie Lake Mine Central 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 Bonnie Lake Mine Central?
Bonnie Lake Mine Central has a dam height of 15 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 Bonnie Lake Mine Central last inspected?
Bonnie Lake Mine Central was last inspected on January 20, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.