Settling Area A Dike
Key Takeaway
Settling Area A Dike is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 75.5% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 13,360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 160 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 122 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00251 |
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 Settling Area A Dike?
Settling Area A Dike 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 Settling Area A Dike?
Settling Area A Dike is owned by THE MOSAIC COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Settling Area A Dike built?
Settling Area A Dike was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Settling Area A Dike?
Settling Area A Dike 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 Settling Area A Dike?
Settling Area A Dike has a dam height of 35 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.