Fort Meade Pr-6
Key Takeaway
Fort Meade Pr-6 is classified as high hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 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 | 48 ft (taller than 86.4% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 21,160 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 24.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 500 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00578 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
CHARLES CLARK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fort Meade Pr-6?
Fort Meade Pr-6 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-6?
Fort Meade Pr-6 is owned by CHARLES CLARK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fort Meade Pr-6 built?
Fort Meade Pr-6 was completed in 1977, making it 49 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-6?
Fort Meade Pr-6 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-6?
Fort Meade Pr-6 has a dam height of 48 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.