Fgh4 Fort Green Mine
Key Takeaway
Fgh4 Fort Green Mine is classified as significant hazard in Florida. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is tailings. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 87.1% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 17,680 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 25.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 508 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
| NID ID | FL11079 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
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 Fgh4 Fort Green Mine?
Fgh4 Fort Green Mine is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Fgh4 Fort Green Mine?
Fgh4 Fort Green Mine is owned by THE MOSAIC COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fgh4 Fort Green Mine built?
Fgh4 Fort Green Mine was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 Fgh4 Fort Green Mine?
Fgh4 Fort Green Mine 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 Fgh4 Fort Green Mine?
Fgh4 Fort Green Mine has a dam height of 50 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 Fgh4 Fort Green Mine last inspected?
Fgh4 Fort Green Mine was last inspected on January 23, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.