Settling Area C & C Dike is a privately owned structure located in Fort Meade, Florida, along Whidden Creek.
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This earthen dam, completed in 1969, serves the primary purpose of containing tailings. With a height of 42 feet and a length of 15,310 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 7,000 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 167 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated."
This structure falls under state jurisdiction and regulation, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement all carried out by the state of Florida. While the dam is not owned or funded by any federal agencies, it is subject to state oversight and compliance. Settling Area C & C Dike poses minimal risk according to current assessments, but its emergency action plan and risk management measures have not been fully documented or updated. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam provides an interesting case study in private dam ownership and state regulatory practices in relation to water infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
15310 |
Dam Height |
42 |
River Or Stream |
WHIDDEN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
167 |
Hydraulic Height |
42 |
Nid Storage |
7000 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
42 |