Fgh1a Fort Green Mine in Hardee, Florida is a privately owned earth dam structure located on Horse Creek, with a primary purpose of tailings storage.
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Completed in 1981, this dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a hydraulic height of 30 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 20,000 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 16,980 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is controlled, with a width of 64 feet, and it has a significant hazard potential, classified as very high risk.
Despite being not rated for condition assessment and lacking updated emergency action plans, this dam presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts due to its unique design features and location in a high-risk area. With a drainage area of 0.88 square miles and a surface area of 566 acres, Fgh1a Fort Green Mine poses potential challenges for risk management and emergency response. The presence of W. Gregory Steube (R) as the congressional representative for the area adds a political dimension to the dam's regulatory oversight and enforcement processes.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
13975 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
HORSE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
566 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
0.88 |
Nid Storage |
20000 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
38 |