E2 Mix Area South Pasture in Hardee, Florida, is a privately owned dam with a significant hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating.
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Completed in 1998, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a hydraulic height of 30 feet, serving a primary purpose of tailings storage. The dam stretches over 13,900 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 15,000 acre-feet, with a controlled spillway width of 64 feet to manage a maximum discharge of 20 cubic feet per second into the Peace River.
Managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, this dam is subject to state regulations and inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Although the condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," the risk assessment deems it as very high, warranting attention and potentially additional risk management measures. With its location in a critical area along the Peace River, water resource and climate enthusiasts may find interest in monitoring the performance and maintenance of E2 Mix Area South Pasture to safeguard against potential environmental impacts and ensure its long-term sustainability.
Year Completed |
1998 |
Dam Length |
13900 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
PEACE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
450 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
0.7 |
Nid Storage |
15000 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
38 |