Sa 4 S.R., located in White Springs, Florida, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1968 for the primary purpose of tailings storage along the Suwannee River.
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It stands at a height of 27 feet with a hydraulic height of 22 feet and a structural height of 32 feet, providing a storage capacity of 21,500 acre-feet. With a surface area of 880 acres and a drainage area of 1.68 square miles, the dam has a controlled spillway with a width of 64 feet and a maximum discharge of 220 cubic feet per second.
Although Sa 4 S.R. is classified as having a low hazard potential, it is considered to have a very high risk due to its location and design features. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and the last inspection was conducted in 2005. While it meets state regulatory requirements for permitting, inspection, and enforcement, there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, and no risk management measures have been identified. Despite its risk level, Sa 4 S.R. has not been modified in recent years and remains a critical structure for water resource management in the area.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
26306 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
SUWANNE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
880 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
1.68 |
Nid Storage |
21500 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
Suwannee R Nr Benton Fla
|
1250cfs |
Suwannee River At Suwannee Springs Fla
|
122cfs |
Suwannee River At White Springs
|
61cfs |
Alapaha River Near Jennings Fla
|
116cfs |
Suwannee River At Us 441
|
67cfs |
Alapaha River At Statenville
|
63cfs |