Fort Meade Sa-1 Dam

Fort Meade Sa-1 Dam Quick Facts

Location: Polk, Florida
Coordinates: 27.693199, -81.876602
River: Payne Creek River
Primary Purpose: Tailings
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1980
Dam Height: 50 ft (15 m)
Dam Length: 11,800 ft (3,597 m)
Dam Capacity: 10,500 acre-ft (12,952 Ml)
Hazard Potential: Significant
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Fort Meade Sa-1 Dam Map

Fort Meade Sa-1 Dam Information

Fort Meade Sa-1 Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Fort Meade, Polk, Florida.

The dam, which is on the Payne Creek River, was primarily built for Tailings purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by ARDAMAN & ASSOCIATES and commissioned in 1980 and is currently owned by THE MOSAIC COMPANY.

Fort Meade Sa-1 Dam Structure

The Fort Meade Sa-1 Dam is approximately 11,800 feet (3,597 m) long, 50 feet (15 m) high and has a structural volume of 3,550,926 cubic yards (2,714,878 cubic metres).

Fort Meade Sa-1 Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 9,360 acre-ft (11,545 Ml) and maximum capacity of 10,500 acre-ft (12,952 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 208 acres (84 ha) and the total catchment area is 0 square miles (1 square kilometres).

Fort Meade Sa-1 Dam Spillway

The dam has a 96 feet (29 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 32 cubic feet per second (1 cubic metres per second).

Fort Meade Sa-1 Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Fort Meade Sa-1 Dam
Polk, Florida
Height (ft)
50
Length (Ft)
11,800
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
10,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
0
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Fort Meade Sa-1 Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Fort Meade Sa-1 Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 21:50
Sunrise 06:42
Sunset 17:40
Temperature (°F) 78
Feels Like (°F) 80
Cloud Coverage (%) 100
Pressure (inHg) 1015
Humidity (%) 93
Wind Speed (mph) 12
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Fort Meade Sa-1 Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 74 86 91 1015 66 16 28 ESE 97 1 light rain
Thu 74 84 89 1015 65 16 28 ESE 22 0 light rain
Fri 70 88 87 1015 51 15 27 ESE 0 - scattered clouds
Sat 70 82 83 1016 67 15 25 E 61 1 light rain
Sun 69 84 85 1014 49 15 27 ESE 0 - few clouds
Mon 71 87 91 1008 55 6 15 E 0 - scattered clouds
Tue 71 87 88 1008 48 7 10 SW 0 - clear sky
Wed 71 86 88 1012 52 15 23 ENE 25 0 light rain

Fort Meade Sa-1 Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Fort Meade Sa-1 Dam?

Fort Meade Sa-1 Dam is in Florida.

In which county is the Fort Meade Sa-1 Dam?

Fort Meade Sa-1 Dam is in Polk County.

How high is the Fort Meade Sa-1 Dam?

Fort Meade Sa-1 Dam is 50 feet high.

How long is the Fort Meade Sa-1 Dam?

Fort Meade Sa-1 Dam is 11,800 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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