Sa 14 S.R.
Key Takeaway
Sa 14 S.R. is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 61.4% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 28,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 30.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,614 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 220 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | FL11080 |
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
PCS PHOSPHATE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sa 14 S.R.?
Sa 14 S.R. 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 Sa 14 S.R.?
Sa 14 S.R. is owned by PCS PHOSPHATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sa 14 S.R. built?
Sa 14 S.R. was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Sa 14 S.R.?
Sa 14 S.R. 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 Sa 14 S.R.?
Sa 14 S.R. has a dam height of 24 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 Sa 14 S.R. last inspected?
Sa 14 S.R. was last inspected on December 23, 1998. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.