Saddle Creek Sa-1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Saddle Creek Sa-1 is a private earth dam located in Lakeland, Florida, along the Saddle Creek river.


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Summary

Built in 1955, this dam serves a primary purpose of tailings storage and stands at a height of 26 feet with a length of 21,700 feet. With a storage capacity of 10,815 acre-feet and a surface area of 416 acres, this dam plays a significant role in managing water resources in the area.

Despite its age, Saddle Creek Sa-1 is regulated and inspected by the state of Florida, ensuring that it meets safety standards and poses no immediate threat to surrounding communities. The dam's hazard potential is considered significant, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. While it currently has uncontrolled outlet gates and no designated spillway, the dam's condition is not rated, emphasizing the importance of continued assessment and evaluation to prevent potential risks.

Climate enthusiasts and water resource managers can appreciate the vital role that Saddle Creek Sa-1 plays in safeguarding the local area from flooding and ensuring water storage for various purposes. As discussions around climate change and water management intensify, this dam serves as a tangible example of the infrastructure needed to adapt to evolving environmental conditions and protect communities from potential hazards. By staying informed about the dam's condition and maintenance efforts, stakeholders can work together to uphold its safety and functionality for years to come.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Length

21700

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

SADDLE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

416

Hydraulic Height

26

Nid Storage

10815

Structural Height

21

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

26
       
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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.