Docp1
Docp1 is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Florida. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Docp1
The primary purpose of Docp1 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 12 feet tall and stretches 8,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 200 acres, has a storage capacity of 5,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | White Springs |
| River/Stream | Swift Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.43131, -82.78164 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,000 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 200 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 110 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | PCS PHOSPHATE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL10010 |
| Federal ID | FL10010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |