Meadow View Lake Dam, also known as Pol6, is a private dam located in Polk, Florida, specifically in the city of Lakeland.
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This earth dam, with a height of 23 feet and a hydraulic height of 20 feet, was constructed for flood risk reduction purposes along the Blackwater Creek Tributary. With a normal storage capacity of 314 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 491 acre-feet, this dam covers a surface area of 48 acres and serves a drainage area of 0.8 square miles.
Despite its important role in flood risk reduction, Meadow View Lake Dam is categorized as having a high hazard potential and a poor condition assessment, last inspected in April 2016. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 177 feet and no outlet gates. While it has not undergone any major modifications since its completion, the dam's risk assessment shows a moderate level of risk. It is crucial for the private owners and regulatory agencies, such as the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, to address the dam's condition and ensure its safety to mitigate potential risks to the surrounding community and environment.
Dam Length |
1060 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
BLACKWATER CREEK TRIB. |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
48 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
0.8 |
Nid Storage |
491 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |