Sa 3 S.c.
Sa 3 S.c. is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Florida. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Sa 3 S.c.
The primary purpose of Sa 3 S.c. 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 Pcs Phosphate (private). It impounds the Swift Creek near White Springs.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 19,830 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 973 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 23,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | White Springs |
| River/Stream | Swift Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.43089, -82.84631 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 19,830 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 23,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 23,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 973 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 220 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | PCS PHOSPHATE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL10005 |
| Federal ID | FL10005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |