Keysville (S) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Keysville (S) is a privately owned dam located in Polk County, Florida, specifically in the city of Mulberry.


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Summary

This earth dam, standing at a height of 100 feet with a hydraulic height of 95 feet, serves primarily for tailings storage. The dam has a storage capacity of 8,320 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 5,824 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 416 acres and draining an area of 0.65 square miles.

The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 64 feet, capable of handling a maximum discharge of 110 cubic feet per second. Despite its significant hazard potential and very high risk assessment ranking, the dam's condition has not been rated, and there is no reported inspection history or emergency action plan in place. With its location near an unnamed pond and the potential impact on surrounding areas in case of failure, Keysville (S) stands as a critical structure in need of further assessment and risk management measures to ensure the safety of the local community and water resources.

Given the lack of recent data on inspection, condition assessment, and emergency preparedness, there is a pressing need for regulatory oversight and enforcement to ensure the proper maintenance and operation of Keysville (S). Climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates should monitor developments related to this dam to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to mitigate risks and safeguard the environmental and public health in the region.

Dam Length

20539

Dam Height

100

River Or Stream

UNNAMED POND

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

416

Hydraulic Height

95

Drainage Area

0.65

Nid Storage

8320

Structural Height

105

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

105
       
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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.