West Polk K-1
West Polk K-1 is an earth dam located in Polk County, Florida, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About West Polk K-1
The primary purpose of West Polk K-1 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 Bradley.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 13,190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 17,409 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Bradley |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Pond |
| Coordinates | 27.80000, -82.04000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 13,190 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17,409 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17,409 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17,409 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
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 | FL00210 |
| Federal ID | FL00210 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |