Palmetto Clar. Area No 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Palmetto Clar.


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Summary

Area No 2, located in Polk, Florida, along the Little Payne Creek, is a privately owned dam with a primary purpose of tailings management. Constructed in 1968, this earth dam stands at a height of 37 feet and stretches 4750 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 515 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and there is no available information on its emergency action plan or risk management measures.

Despite its low hazard potential, Palmetto Clar. Area No 2 remains under state regulation, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement conducted by the Florida regulatory agency. The dam's location in the Jacksonville District falls under the jurisdiction of Representative W. Gregory Steube. While the dam does not have associated structures or drainage area, its role in managing tailings underscores its importance in water resource management and environmental protection efforts in the region.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor and advocate for sustainable practices, the data on Palmetto Clar. Area No 2 serves as a reminder of the crucial role dams play in water management. With a focus on tailings, this privately owned dam in Fort Meade, Florida, stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to balance economic needs with environmental stewardship in the face of a changing climate.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Length

4750

Dam Height

37

River Or Stream

LITTLE PAYNE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

14

Hydraulic Height

37

Nid Storage

515

Structural Height

32

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

37
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.