Fort Meade Pr-6

Polk County, Florida (near FORT MEADE)

River/Stream: PEACE RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
48 ft
Dam Length
21,160 ft
Reservoir Storage
24,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1977
Primary Purpose
Tailings
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

Not Rated

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
FL00578
State
Florida (FL)
Coordinates
27.79000, -81.77000
Age
49 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.