Payne Creek Settling Area No 3 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Payne Creek Clar. Area No 1
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Payne Creek Settling Area No 3 is a privately owned Earth dam located in Fort Meade, Florida.
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Summary
Completed in 1968, this dam serves the primary purpose of tailings management with a storage capacity of 5,600 acre-feet of water. With a height of 56 feet and a length of 10,000 feet, this dam helps control the flow of Payne Creek and provides essential water resource management for the surrounding area.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Payne Creek Settling Area No 3 is regulated by the state of Florida, with requirements for permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The dam has not been rated for its condition, and emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) have not been reported. While the risk assessment and management measures for this dam are not specified, its importance in water resource management for the region cannot be understated.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring the condition and regulation of dams like Payne Creek Settling Area No 3 is crucial for understanding their impact on the environment and surrounding communities. With its significant storage capacity and role in managing tailings, this dam plays a vital role in the local water infrastructure and should be subject to ongoing assessment and maintenance to ensure its safety and effectiveness in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
10000 |
Dam Height |
56 |
River Or Stream |
PAYNE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
344 |
Hydraulic Height |
56 |
Nid Storage |
5600 |
Structural Height |
51 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
56 |
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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.
Payne Creek Settling Area No 1