E3 Mix Area South Pasture Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

E3 Mix Area South Pasture in Hardee, Florida, is a privately-owned tailings dam situated along the Peace River, designed by BCI Engineers & Scientists and completed in 2001.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at 40 feet in height with a structural height of 42 feet and a length of 16,820 feet. With a storage capacity of 17,000 acre-feet and a surface area of 450 acres, the dam serves the primary purpose of tailings containment.

The dam is regulated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. It has a controlled spillway with a width of 64 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 20 cubic feet per second. The hazard potential is considered significant, with a very high risk assessment rating. Although the condition assessment is not rated, the dam is subject to regular inspections, with the last inspection conducted in January 2006.

E3 Mix Area South Pasture poses a critical water resource and climate management concern due to its location and potential impact on the surrounding environment. As enthusiasts in the field, it is essential to monitor the dam's condition, risk potential, and regulatory oversight to ensure the safety and integrity of this structure along the Peace River. Stay informed about any updates or modifications to the dam to mitigate any potential hazards and safeguard the local ecosystem and community.

Year Completed

2001

Dam Length

16820

Dam Height

40

River Or Stream

PEACE RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

450

Hydraulic Height

35

Drainage Area

0.7

Nid Storage

17000

Structural Height

42

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

42
       
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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.