Pr 1-2 (Peace River)
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 Length | 28,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 30.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00211 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
CHARLES CLARK
Private
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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.