Structure P-8 (Hamilton) Water Conservation Structure

PEACE CREEK CANAL· Polk, Florida· Earth· 14 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Structure P-8 (Hamilton) Water Conservation Structure is classified as high hazard in Florida. Its primary use is recreation. 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 14 ft (taller than 28.3% in FL)
Dam Length90 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage38.3K acre-ft
Normal Storage38.3K acre-ft
Surface Area2,640 acres
NID IDFL13406

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: FDEP

Ownership

SWFWMD

Private

Nearby Dams

Swfwmd Structure P-8 (Hamilton) Water Conservation

Polk, FL

High Hazard 14 ft

P-5

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Significant Hazard 9 ft

P-7

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Significant Hazard 15 ft

P-6

Polk, FL

Significant Hazard 9 ft

Lake Idyl Dam

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Low Hazard 9 ft

Lake Lulu Dam

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Significant Hazard 18 ft

Lake Hartridge Dam

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Significant Hazard 10 ft

Southern Chain of Lakes Outfall

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Significant Hazard 9 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Structure P-8 (Hamilton) Water Conservation Structure?

Structure P-8 (Hamilton) Water Conservation Structure 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 Structure P-8 (Hamilton) Water Conservation Structure?

Structure P-8 (Hamilton) Water Conservation Structure is owned by SWFWMD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Structure P-8 (Hamilton) Water Conservation Structure?

Structure P-8 (Hamilton) Water Conservation Structure serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Structure P-8 (Hamilton) Water Conservation Structure?

Structure P-8 (Hamilton) Water Conservation Structure has a dam height of 14 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.