Sah Fort Mead Reservoir Report
Nearby: Settling Area A Dike Sa6 Fort Meade
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Sah Fort Mead is a private dam located in Fort Meade, Florida, along the Peace River.
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Summary
Constructed in 1990 by Ardam & Associates, this earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and has a storage capacity of 26,000 acre-feet. With a surface area of 710 acres and a drainage area of 1.11 square miles, the dam serves primarily for tailings storage purposes.
The dam's spillway is controlled with a width of 64 feet, and it has a significant hazard potential. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the risk assessment for Sah Fort Mead is very high, categorized as a level 1 risk. The dam has not been inspected since January 2006, indicating a potential need for updated assessments and emergency action plans to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure in the face of climate variability and changing water resource management needs.
Located within the Jacksonville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Sah Fort Mead presents a critical site for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and study. With its significant hazard potential and very high risk assessment, this dam serves as a focal point for ongoing risk management and emergency preparedness efforts in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, maintaining the safety and resilience of structures like Sah Fort Mead will be vital for ensuring sustainable water management practices in the face of increasing variability and uncertainty.
Year Completed |
1990 |
Dam Length |
19570 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
PEACE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
710 |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Drainage Area |
1.11 |
Nid Storage |
26000 |
Structural Height |
42 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
42 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Sah Fort Mead