Salt Water Cooling Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Salt Water Cooling Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 10.3% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 9,190 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00175 |
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
GARDINIER INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Salt Water Cooling Pond Dam?
Salt Water Cooling Pond Dam 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 Salt Water Cooling Pond Dam?
Salt Water Cooling Pond Dam is owned by GARDINIER INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Salt Water Cooling Pond Dam built?
Salt Water Cooling Pond Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Salt Water Cooling Pond Dam?
Salt Water Cooling Pond Dam 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 Salt Water Cooling Pond Dam?
Salt Water Cooling Pond Dam has a dam height of 9 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.