Lonesome Plant Drainage Pond
Key Takeaway
Lonesome Plant Drainage Pond is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 59.8% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 8,800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 115 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00612 |
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 Lonesome Plant Drainage Pond?
Lonesome Plant Drainage Pond 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 Lonesome Plant Drainage Pond?
Lonesome Plant Drainage Pond is owned by THE MOSAIC COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lonesome Plant Drainage Pond built?
Lonesome Plant Drainage Pond was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Lonesome Plant Drainage Pond?
Lonesome Plant Drainage Pond 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 Lonesome Plant Drainage Pond?
Lonesome Plant Drainage Pond has a dam height of 23 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.