Bdn-t-06
Bdn-t-06 is an earth dam located in Polk County, Florida, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bdn-t-06
The primary purpose of Bdn-t-06 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by State Of Florida (state). It impounds the Saddle Creek near Lakeland.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 22,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 447 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 12,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/20/2006. That was over 20 years ago.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Lakeland |
| River/Stream | Saddle Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.09270, -81.85660 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 22,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11,175 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 447 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 33 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | STATE OF FLORIDA |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/20/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL11000 |
| Federal ID | FL11000 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |