Clay Settling Area Bl

SOUTH PRONG ALAFIA RIVER· Hillsborough, Florida· Built 1979· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Tailings Private

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 Length10,200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage4.9K acre-ft
Normal Storage3.6K acre-ft
Surface Area181 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge91 cfs
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDFL00610

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: FDEP

Ownership

THE MOSAIC COMPANY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.