Bartow 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Bartow 1, also known as Bartow S-1 Settling Area, is a privately owned earth dam located in Polk, Florida.


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Summary

Completed in 1954, this dam primarily serves the purpose of tailings storage, with a height of 30 feet and a length of 11,560 feet. It has a storage capacity of 800 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 170 acres. The dam is situated in the S2 T30 R26E location and is regulated by the state of Florida, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place.

Despite its age, Bartow 1 has not been given a condition assessment rating and is considered to have a high hazard potential. The last inspection was conducted in October 2014, with no information available on the inspection frequency or emergency action plan preparedness. The dam's risk assessment, disaster response guidelines, and inundation maps are also not reported. With its proximity to a river or stream (specifics not specified), climate and water resource enthusiasts may find interest in the potential impacts of this dam on local hydrology and the environment, especially considering its high hazard potential and lack of recent assessment data.

Year Completed

1954

Dam Length

11560

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

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Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

170

Hydraulic Height

30

Nid Storage

800

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

30
       
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Condition Assessment

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.