Cooling Pond Perimeter Dike

BIG DITCH-OS· Hillsborough, Florida· Built 1995· Other· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

Cooling Pond Perimeter Dike 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 20 ft (taller than 48.9% in FL)
Dam Length4,000 ft
Dam TypeOther
Max Storage1.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage700 acre-ft
Surface Area70 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge4 cfs
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDFL12041

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: Yes
Last Inspection: September 7, 2005
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: FDEP

Ownership

THE MOSAIC COMPANY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cooling Pond Perimeter Dike?

Cooling Pond Perimeter Dike 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 Cooling Pond Perimeter Dike?

Cooling Pond Perimeter Dike is owned by THE MOSAIC COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cooling Pond Perimeter Dike built?

Cooling Pond Perimeter Dike 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 Cooling Pond Perimeter Dike?

Cooling Pond Perimeter Dike 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 Cooling Pond Perimeter Dike?

Cooling Pond Perimeter Dike 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.

When was Cooling Pond Perimeter Dike last inspected?

Cooling Pond Perimeter Dike was last inspected on September 7, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.