Lake Bonnet Dam

UNT ITCHEPACKESASSA CREEK· Polk, Florida· Earth· 10 ft tall

High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Bonnet Dam is classified as high hazard in Florida. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	10 ft (taller than 13.4% in FL)
Dam Length	1,220 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	629 acre-ft
Normal Storage	134 acre-ft

Surface Area	79 acres
Drainage Area	2 sq mi
NID ID	FL13357

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No

Last Inspection: April 18, 2016

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: FDEP

Ownership

MAY MANOR MHC, LLC.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Bonnet Dam?

Lake Bonnet Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Lake Bonnet Dam?

Lake Bonnet Dam is owned by MAY MANOR MHC, LLC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake Bonnet Dam?

Lake Bonnet Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lake Bonnet Dam?

Lake Bonnet Dam has a dam height of 10 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Lake Bonnet Dam last inspected?

Lake Bonnet Dam was last inspected on April 18, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.