Pol26 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Pol26 is a private dam located in Polk, Florida, specifically in the city of Mulberry.


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Summary

The dam, named after its primary purpose of containing tailings, is classified as an Earth dam with a height of 10.34 feet and a length of 7002 feet. It has a storage capacity of 1786.22 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 1031.62 acre-feet, and covers a surface area of 53 acres. Despite being State-regulated and permitted, its hazard potential remains undetermined, and its condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated."

Situated in an unnamed pond and falling under the jurisdiction of the Jacksonville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Pol26 plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. The dam's location at coordinates 27.873662 latitude and -81.943054 longitude highlights its strategic position in regulating water flow and storage. While its last inspection date, condition assessment, and emergency preparedness details are currently unavailable, its presence underscores the importance of monitoring and maintaining water infrastructure for climate resilience.

With a unique primary purpose of tailings containment, Pol26 stands as a significant structure in the water management network of Polk County, Florida. Despite its undetermined hazard potential and lack of recent assessments, its role in regulating water levels and ensuring public safety underscores the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to address potential risks and ensure the sustainable management of water resources in the region.

Dam Length

7002

Dam Height

10.34

River Or Stream

UNNAMED POND

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

53

Nid Storage

1786.22

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

10
       
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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.