Silver City Sa No 6 Phase 1
Key Takeaway
Silver City Sa No 6 Phase 1 is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 84.7% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 13,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 78 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 18 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00213 |
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 Silver City Sa No 6 Phase 1?
Silver City Sa No 6 Phase 1 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 Silver City Sa No 6 Phase 1?
Silver City Sa No 6 Phase 1 is owned by THE MOSAIC COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Silver City Sa No 6 Phase 1 built?
Silver City Sa No 6 Phase 1 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Silver City Sa No 6 Phase 1?
Silver City Sa No 6 Phase 1 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 Silver City Sa No 6 Phase 1?
Silver City Sa No 6 Phase 1 has a dam height of 45 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.