South Ridgewood/Clark James Dam
Key Takeaway
South Ridgewood/Clark James Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 48.9% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 42,080 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 10.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 176 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00194 |
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 South Ridgewood/Clark James Dam?
South Ridgewood/Clark James 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 South Ridgewood/Clark James Dam?
South Ridgewood/Clark James Dam is owned by THE MOSAIC COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was South Ridgewood/Clark James Dam built?
South Ridgewood/Clark James Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 South Ridgewood/Clark James Dam?
South Ridgewood/Clark James 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 South Ridgewood/Clark James Dam?
South Ridgewood/Clark James Dam has a dam height of 20 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.