Watson Sa N09 Bowlegs
Key Takeaway
Watson Sa N09 Bowlegs 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 | 55 ft (taller than 89.6% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 14,700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 8.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 18 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00232 |
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 Watson Sa N09 Bowlegs?
Watson Sa N09 Bowlegs 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 Watson Sa N09 Bowlegs?
Watson Sa N09 Bowlegs is owned by THE MOSAIC COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Watson Sa N09 Bowlegs built?
Watson Sa N09 Bowlegs 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 Watson Sa N09 Bowlegs?
Watson Sa N09 Bowlegs 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 Watson Sa N09 Bowlegs?
Watson Sa N09 Bowlegs has a dam height of 55 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.