Palmetto Settling Area No 6

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateFlorida
CountyPolk
Nearest CityFORT MEADE
River/StreamLITTLE PAYNE CREEK
Coordinates27.67000, -81.93000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height45 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length15,840 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage12,500 acre-ft
Max Storage12,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage8,925 acre-ft
Surface Area278 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerTHE MOSAIC COMPANY
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDFL00257
Federal IDFL00257
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Palmetto Settling Area No 2 0.0 mi Low Palmetto Settling Area No 5 0.0 mi Low Palmetto Settling Area No 3 0.0 mi Low Palmetto Settling Area No 4 0.0 mi Low Palmetto Clar. No 3 0.0 mi Low Palmetto Clar. Area No 4 0.0 mi Low Palmetto Clar. Area No 1 0.0 mi Low Palmetto Clar. Area No 2 0.0 mi Low Palmetto Settling Area No 1 0.0 mi Low Payne Creek Cl-5 1.2 mi Significant