Sa 15 Mobil Ft. Meade
Key Takeaway
Sa 15 Mobil Ft. Meade is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 48.9% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 7,480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 88 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | FL11042 |
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 Sa 15 Mobil Ft. Meade?
Sa 15 Mobil Ft. 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 Sa 15 Mobil Ft. Meade?
Sa 15 Mobil Ft. Meade is owned by THE MOSAIC COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sa 15 Mobil Ft. Meade built?
Sa 15 Mobil Ft. Meade 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 Sa 15 Mobil Ft. Meade?
Sa 15 Mobil Ft. 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 Sa 15 Mobil Ft. Meade?
Sa 15 Mobil Ft. Meade has a dam height of 20 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 15 Mobil Ft. Meade last inspected?
Sa 15 Mobil Ft. Meade was last inspected on January 23, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.