Fm 3 (Fort Meade)
Key Takeaway
Fm 3 (Fort Meade) is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 87.1% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 13,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 14.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 76 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 76 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00221 |
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 Fm 3 (Fort Meade)?
Fm 3 (Fort Meade) 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 Fm 3 (Fort Meade)?
Fm 3 (Fort Meade) is owned by THE MOSAIC COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fm 3 (Fort Meade) built?
Fm 3 (Fort Meade) was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Fm 3 (Fort Meade)?
Fm 3 (Fort Meade) 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 Fm 3 (Fort Meade)?
Fm 3 (Fort Meade) 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 Fm 3 (Fort Meade) last inspected?
Fm 3 (Fort Meade) was last inspected on September 3, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.