T/A Minerals Settling Pond A

NORTH PRONG ALAFIA RIVER· Polk, Florida· Built 1976· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

T/A Minerals Settling Pond A is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is tailings.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 24.8% in FL)
Dam Length11,600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Normal Storage51 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDFL00667

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SWFWMD

Ownership

T/A MINERALS

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of T/A Minerals Settling Pond A?

T/A Minerals Settling Pond A 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 T/A Minerals Settling Pond A?

T/A Minerals Settling Pond A is owned by T/A MINERALS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was T/A Minerals Settling Pond A built?

T/A Minerals Settling Pond A was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 T/A Minerals Settling Pond A?

T/A Minerals Settling Pond A 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 T/A Minerals Settling Pond A?

T/A Minerals Settling Pond A has a dam height of 13 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.