Saddle Creek Sc-7 is a privately owned earth dam located in Polk, Florida, specifically in the city of Lakeland.
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Completed in 1979, this dam serves primarily for tailings storage along the Saddle Creek river/stream. With a height of 16 feet and a length of 17,100 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 10,080 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 630 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition is currently not rated, and no inspections have been recorded to date.
Managed by the Jacksonville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Saddle Creek Sc-7 plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. Situated within a state-regulated and permitted area, this dam undergoes regular inspections, ensuring its structural integrity and safety. With its location in a high-risk climate area prone to extreme weather events, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures remain unspecified, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and preparedness in the face of potential challenges. As an essential component of the local water infrastructure, Saddle Creek Sc-7 underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management in the context of changing climatic conditions.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
17100 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
SADDLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
630 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
10080 |
Structural Height |
11 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
16 |