Bartow Ne A Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Bartow Ne A is a private earth dam located in Polk County, Florida, along the Peace River.


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Summary

Completed in 1960, this dam stands at a height of 105 feet and has a structural height of 110 feet, with a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Bartow Ne A is for tailings management, making it a crucial structure for water resource management in the region.

Despite being rated as "Significant" in terms of hazard potential and having a high risk assessment level, Bartow Ne A has not been inspected since 2005 and is currently listed as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. The dam does not have a spillway and relies on other controlled outlet gates for water release. With a minimal drainage area of 0.01 square miles, Bartow Ne A plays a vital role in regulating water flow and storage along the Peace River, making it a key component in the local water resource infrastructure.

As a significant earth dam in Florida, Bartow Ne A's condition and risk assessment raise concerns for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With its high hazard potential and lack of recent inspections, there is a need for increased monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and reliability of this crucial structure in managing water resources along the Peace River.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

2133

Dam Height

105

River Or Stream

PEACE RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Hydraulic Height

80

Drainage Area

0.01

Nid Storage

250

Structural Height

110

Outlet Gates

Other Controlled

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

110
       
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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.