Sa 6b S.R. Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Sa 6b S.R., also known as Srgb, is a privately owned dam located in Ellaville, Florida, along the Suwannee River.


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Summary

Completed in 1976, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet with a hydraulic height of 18 feet and a structural height of 27 feet. Its primary purpose is for tailings storage, with a storage capacity of 4200 acre-feet and a surface area of 225 acres.

The dam has a controlled spillway type with a width of 64 feet, and a maximum discharge capacity of 220 cubic feet per second. Despite its low hazard potential, the risk assessment for Sa 6b S.R. is rated as very high (1), indicating a need for careful monitoring and management. The dam has not been inspected since December 1998, and its condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated."

Given the critical role of water resources and climate change in today's world, it is crucial to ensure the safety and integrity of dams like Sa 6b S.R. to prevent any potential hazards or risks to surrounding communities and the environment. Continuous monitoring, regular inspections, and appropriate risk management measures are essential for the long-term sustainability and resilience of this important water infrastructure.

Year Completed

1976

Dam Length

9000

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

SUWANNE RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

225

Hydraulic Height

18

Drainage Area

250

Nid Storage

4200

Structural Height

27

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

27
       
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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.