Cop Circulation Pond Reservoir Report
Nearby: Pol60 Cop Storm Sewer Surge Area
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Cop Circulation Pond in Polk, Florida, is a privately owned water resource infrastructure designed primarily for tailings management.
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Summary
Completed in 1958, this Earth-type dam stands at 20 feet high and stretches 9900 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 3695 acre-feet. Situated in an unnamed pond, this circulation pond serves a low hazard potential and has not been rated for condition assessment.
Managed by the Jacksonville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Cop Circulation Pond is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Despite its limited drainage area and lack of spillway, this structure has proven to be a reliable asset for water management in the region. With its historical significance and functional design, this pond offers a unique perspective for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of infrastructure and environmental stewardship in Florida.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
9900 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED POND |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
3695 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Cop Circulation Pond