So2 Pond Fort Meade
Key Takeaway
So2 Pond Fort 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 | 15 ft (taller than 31.3% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 5,520 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00621 |
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 So2 Pond Fort Meade?
So2 Pond Fort 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 So2 Pond Fort Meade?
So2 Pond Fort Meade is owned by THE MOSAIC COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was So2 Pond Fort Meade built?
So2 Pond Fort 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 So2 Pond Fort Meade?
So2 Pond Fort 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 So2 Pond Fort Meade?
So2 Pond Fort Meade has a dam height of 15 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.