Located in Bartow, Florida, Bartow-3 is a privately owned dam that was completed in 1965 for the primary purpose of tailings storage.
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With a height of 15 feet and a length of 8976 feet, this earth dam boasts a storage capacity of 1678 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 48 acres. The dam is situated on an unnamed pond and falls under the jurisdiction of the state regulatory agency, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place.
Despite its low hazard potential, Bartow-3 has not been rated for its condition assessment, and there is no information available on emergency action plans, risk assessments, or inundation maps. The dam is not owned or funded by any federal agency, and there have been no modifications to its structure in recent years. With its location in Polk County, Florida, Bartow-3 presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and regulation of privately owned dams in the state.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
8976 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED POND |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
48 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
1678 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |