is a privately owned dam located in White Springs, Florida, along the Swift Creek. The dam serves the primary purpose of tailings storage and is classified as an earth dam with a stone core and soil foundation. With a height of 24 feet and a hydraulic height of 19 feet, Sa 3 S.C. has a significant hazard potential and is considered to be in very high risk category.
The dam has a storage capacity of 23,000 acre-feet and a surface area of 973 acres, with a maximum discharge of 220 cubic feet per second. It is equipped with a controlled spillway that is 64 feet wide. Sa 3 S.C. is regulated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), which ensures that the dam meets all state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements.
Despite its very high risk rating, the condition of Sa 3 S.C. is currently not rated, and there is no information available on the last inspection date or emergency action plan preparation. The dam's location in a high-risk area underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the water resources of Swift Creek.
Dam Length |
19830 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
SWIFT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
973 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Drainage Area |
1.39 |
Nid Storage |
23000 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
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