Saddle Creek Bd-T-01 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Saddle Creek Bd-T-01, located in Polk, Florida, is a privately owned dam with a primary purpose of tailings storage.


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Summary

Constructed in 1998 by designer Roger Caculitan, this earth dam stands at 40 feet high, with a hydraulic height of 35 feet and a structural height of 45 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 8200 acre-feet and a normal storage of 8000 acre-feet, this dam serves the purpose of retaining water from an unnamed pond.

Despite its significant hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Saddle Creek Bd-T-01 has not been rated for its condition. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 4 feet and has not been modified in recent years. The last inspection conducted on this dam was in 2005, emphasizing the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find interest in the details surrounding this dam's design, purpose, and current risk assessment.

Year Completed

1998

Dam Length

13700

Dam Height

40

River Or Stream

UNNAMED POND

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

287

Hydraulic Height

35

Nid Storage

8200

Structural Height

45

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

45
       
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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.