is a private dam located on Swift Creek in Hamilton, Florida. Completed in 1965, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet, with a hydraulic height of 16 feet and a structural height of 24 feet. The dam has a length of 10,685 feet and provides a storage capacity of 2,400 acre-feet, with a maximum discharge rate of 220 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Sa 1 S.R. is regulated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam serves a primary purpose of managing tailings and is designed with a stone core and soil foundation. It covers a surface area of 124 acres and has a drainage area of 0.19 square miles.
Although the dam's condition is currently listed as "Not Rated," its last inspection was conducted in September 2005. With its strategic location and important role in water resource management, Sa 1 S.R. is a key structure in the region, contributing to the overall environmental and climate resilience of the area.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
10685 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
SWIFT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
124 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Drainage Area |
0.19 |
Nid Storage |
2400 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |
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116cfs |
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