Fort Green Fg-3 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Teco Cooling Pond Area D
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Fort Green Fg-3 is a privately owned dam located in Polk County, Florida, along Payne Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1979, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of tailings containment with a height of 17 feet and a length of 13,550 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 7,905 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 465 acres.
Despite its significant hazard potential, Fort Green Fg-3 has not been rated for condition assessment. The dam is regulated by the state of Florida and is subject to regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement. With a maximum discharge of 220 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
As a key infrastructure for water storage and management, Fort Green Fg-3 highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams to ensure public safety and environmental protection. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the intricacies of this dam's design, purpose, and regulation offers valuable insights into the complex interplay between human activities and natural systems in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
13550 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
PAYNE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
465 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
7905 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
17 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Fort Green Fg-3