Fmcp Cooling Pond Cell A Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Fmcp Cooling Pond Cell A is a privately owned water resource in Fort Meade, Florida, that serves as a tailings pond with a primary purpose of storing tailings.
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Summary
This earth dam structure, completed in 1978, stands at a height of 140 feet and has a hydraulic height of 100 feet, making it a significant and potentially hazardous reservoir with a very high risk assessment rating. The pond has a storage capacity of 6,400 acre-feet and a surface area of 80 acres, with a controlled spillway width of 64 feet to manage water discharge.
Located near McCullough Creek in Polk County, Florida, Fmcp Cooling Pond Cell A is regulated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring that the dam meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement standards. Despite being last inspected in 2005 and not currently rated for condition assessment, the pond poses a significant risk due to its size and potential for inundation. While emergency action and risk management measures are not specified, the dam's very high risk level underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and preparedness for any potential hazards.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
7613 |
Dam Height |
140 |
River Or Stream |
MCCULLOUGH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
80 |
Hydraulic Height |
100 |
Drainage Area |
13 |
Nid Storage |
6400 |
Structural Height |
145 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
145 |
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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.
Fmcp Cooling Pond Cell A