Saddle Creek Sc-7 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Saddle Creek Sc-7 is a privately owned earth dam located in Polk, Florida, specifically in the city of Lakeland.


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Summary

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
       
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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.