Watson Sa No 11 Phase 1

UNNAMED POND· Polk, Florida· Built 1974· Earth· 37 ft tall
Low Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

Watson Sa No 11 Phase 1 is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is tailings.

Physical Details

Dam Height 37 ft (taller than 78.8% in FL)
Dam Length16,450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage3.2K acre-ft
Normal Storage3.2K acre-ft
Surface Area167 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge18 cfs
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDFL00233

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: FDEP

Ownership

THE MOSAIC COMPANY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Watson Sa No 11 Phase 1?

Watson Sa No 11 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 Watson Sa No 11 Phase 1?

Watson Sa No 11 Phase 1 is owned by THE MOSAIC COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Watson Sa No 11 Phase 1 built?

Watson Sa No 11 Phase 1 was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 No 11 Phase 1?

Watson Sa No 11 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 Watson Sa No 11 Phase 1?

Watson Sa No 11 Phase 1 has a dam height of 37 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.