Es-tech Sa-12
Es-tech Sa-12 is an earth dam located in Polk County, Florida, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Es-tech Sa-12
The primary purpose of Es-tech Sa-12 is tailings. Tailings dams contain waste material from mining operations — typically a slurry of finely ground rock left over after valuable minerals have been extracted. These structures require ongoing monitoring because tailings can contain heavy metals and other contaminants. The dam is owned by The Mosaic Company (private). It impounds the Peace River near Fort Meade.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 12,672 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 185 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 5,720 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Fort Meade |
| River/Stream | Peace River |
| Coordinates | 27.74000, -81.75000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 12,672 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,720 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,720 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 185 acres |
| Max Discharge | 22 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | THE MOSAIC COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00638 |
| Federal ID | FL00638 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |