Sa 4 S.R.
Key Takeaway
Sa 4 S.R. is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 68.6% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 26,306 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 21.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 880 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 220 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | FL10003 |
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
Nearby Dams
Sa 3b S.R.
Hamilton, FL
Low Hazard 26 ftSa 8a S.C.
Hamilton, FL
Significant Hazard 30 ftSa 3a S.R.
Hamilton, FL
Low Hazard 16 ftSa 2 S.R.
Hamilton, FL
Low Hazard 18 ftLong Percolation Pond Dam
Hamilton, FL
Low Hazard 6 ftCtc Gypsum
Hamilton, FL
Significant Hazard 100 ftDo Gypsum
Hamilton, FL
Significant Hazard 100 ftDocp1
Hamilton, FL
Significant Hazard 8 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Sa 4 S.R.?
Sa 4 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 4 S.R.?
Sa 4 S.R. is owned by PCS PHOSPHATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sa 4 S.R. built?
Sa 4 S.R. was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 4 S.R.?
Sa 4 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 4 S.R.?
Sa 4 S.R. has a dam height of 27 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 4 S.R. last inspected?
Sa 4 S.R. was last inspected on September 7, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.