Pr 1-2 (Peace River)

SEE REMARKS· Polk, Florida· Built 1965· Earth· 40 ft tall
High Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

Pr 1-2 (Peace River) is classified as high hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is tailings. 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 40 ft (taller than 79.9% in FL)
Dam Length28,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage30.4K acre-ft
Normal Storage26.0K acre-ft
Surface Area54 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge200 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDFL00211

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SWFWMD

Ownership

CHARLES CLARK

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pr 1-2 (Peace River)?

Pr 1-2 (Peace River) 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 Pr 1-2 (Peace River)?

Pr 1-2 (Peace River) is owned by CHARLES CLARK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Pr 1-2 (Peace River) built?

Pr 1-2 (Peace River) was completed in 1965, making it 61 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Pr 1-2 (Peace River)?

Pr 1-2 (Peace River) serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Pr 1-2 (Peace River)?

Pr 1-2 (Peace River) has a dam height of 40 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.

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.