Area D Reservoir Report
Nearby: Teco Cooling Pond Fort Green Fg-3
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Area D is a privately owned dam located in Polk, Florida, specifically in the city of Brewster.
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Summary
Built in 1971, this earth dam stands at a height of 42 feet and spans a length of 9010 feet, with a storage capacity of 11530 acre-feet. It serves primarily as a tailings dam, designed to hold back sediment and waste material from mining activities. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition has not been officially rated, and it lacks an emergency action plan.
Situated on an unnamed pond, Area D is regulated by the state of Florida and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam's purpose is solely for tailings containment, with no associated locks or spillways. While the risk assessment and management measures for Area D remain unclear, its location within a drainage area of zero suggests minimal impact on surrounding water resources. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find interest in monitoring the ongoing maintenance and regulatory oversight of this aging dam to prevent any potential environmental hazards.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
9010 |
Dam Height |
42 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED POND |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
449 |
Hydraulic Height |
42 |
Nid Storage |
11530 |
Structural Height |
37 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
42 |
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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.
Area D