Clay Settling Area Bl
Key Takeaway
Clay Settling Area Bl is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 68.6% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 10,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 181 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 91 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00610 |
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 Clay Settling Area Bl?
Clay Settling Area Bl 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 Clay Settling Area Bl?
Clay Settling Area Bl is owned by THE MOSAIC COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Clay Settling Area Bl built?
Clay Settling Area Bl was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Clay Settling Area Bl?
Clay Settling Area Bl 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 Clay Settling Area Bl?
Clay Settling Area Bl has a dam height of 27 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.