Clear Springs N-12
Clear Springs N-12 is an earth dam located in Polk County, Florida, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Clear Springs N-12
The primary purpose of Clear Springs N-12 is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by The Mosaic Company (private). It impounds the Unnamed Pond near Bartow.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 11,825 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 239 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 25,470 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Bartow |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Pond |
| Coordinates | 27.85000, -81.84000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 11,825 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25,470 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25,470 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25,470 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 239 acres |
| Max Discharge | 82 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | THE MOSAIC COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00197 |
| Federal ID | FL00197 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |