Payne Creek Settling Area No 6 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Payne Creek Settling Area No 6 is a private earth dam located in Fort Meade, Polk County, Florida, along the Payne Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1974, this dam stands at a height of 55 feet and has a length of 12,000 feet, providing storage capacity for tailings. With a normal storage capacity of 2,430 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 6,970 acre-feet, this dam serves low hazard potential and has not been rated for condition assessment.
Managed by the primary owner, this dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state of Florida. While it has not been modified in recent years, the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. The surrounding area covers a surface area of 127 acres with no drainage area specified. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can find interest in studying the history, design, and purpose of Payne Creek Settling Area No 6 as a key component of water management in the region.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
12000 |
Dam Height |
55 |
River Or Stream |
PAYNE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
127 |
Hydraulic Height |
55 |
Nid Storage |
6970 |
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.
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