Watson Sa N09 Bowlegs Reservoir Report
Nearby: Sa 15 Mobil Ft. Meade Es-Tech Sa-13
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Watson Sa N09 Bowlegs is a private earth dam located in Fort Meade, Florida, with a primary purpose of tailings storage.
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Summary
Constructed in 1969, this dam stands at a height of 55 feet and has a length of 14,700 feet. It has a storage capacity of 8,135 acre-feet and is situated on an unnamed pond in Polk County, Florida.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure, Watson Sa N09 Bowlegs is regulated by the state of Florida and undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) are not currently in place. The dam's associated risk assessment, management measures, and inundation maps are also not available at this time.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the Watson Sa N09 Bowlegs dam will find its unique design and purpose for tailings storage intriguing. The dam's location in a private setting, along with its state-regulated status and lack of certain emergency preparedness measures, present opportunities for further research and monitoring to ensure the safety and integrity of this structure in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
14700 |
Dam Height |
55 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED POND |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
48 |
Hydraulic Height |
55 |
Nid Storage |
8135 |
Structural Height |
50 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
55 |
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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.
Watson Sa N09 Bowlegs