Fort Meade Pr-4

PEACE RIVER· Polk, Florida· Built 1975· Earth· 54 ft tall

High Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

Fort Meade Pr-4 is classified as high hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is tailings. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	54 ft (taller than 89.2% in FL)
Dam Length	12,400 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	22.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage	20.0K acre-ft

Surface Area	419 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
Max Discharge	527 cfs
Year Completed	1975 (51 years old)
NID ID	FL00579

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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: SWFWMD

Ownership

BIMINI CATTLE CO.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fort Meade Pr-4?

Fort Meade Pr-4 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Fort Meade Pr-4?

Fort Meade Pr-4 is owned by BIMINI CATTLE CO. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Fort Meade Pr-4 built?

Fort Meade Pr-4 was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Fort Meade Pr-4?

Fort Meade Pr-4 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 Fort Meade Pr-4?

Fort Meade Pr-4 has a dam height of 54 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.