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Florida — Polk County — ALAFIA RIVER

Location

StateFlorida
CountyPolk
RiverALAFIA RIVER
Coordinates27.91700, -81.94330

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length13,050 ft
NID Storage3,400 acre-ft
Max Storage3,400 acre-ft
Surface Area207 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 20, 2006
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1975
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerTHE MOSAIC COMPANY

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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