Swfwmd P-1 (Lake Lena) Water Conservation Structure

LAKE HANCOCK/SADDLE CREEK· Polk, Florida· Earth· 8 ft tall
High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Recreation Water Supply State Government

Key Takeaway

Swfwmd P-1 (Lake Lena) Water Conservation Structure 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 8 ft (taller than 6.8% in FL)
Dam Length35 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage3.4K acre-ft
Normal Storage222 acre-ft
Surface Area206 acres
NID IDFL13345

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 20, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: FDEP

Ownership

SWFWMD

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Swfwmd P-1 (Lake Lena) Water Conservation Structure?

Swfwmd P-1 (Lake Lena) 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 Swfwmd P-1 (Lake Lena) Water Conservation Structure?

Swfwmd P-1 (Lake Lena) Water Conservation Structure is owned by SWFWMD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Swfwmd P-1 (Lake Lena) Water Conservation Structure?

Swfwmd P-1 (Lake Lena) Water Conservation Structure serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Swfwmd P-1 (Lake Lena) Water Conservation Structure?

Swfwmd P-1 (Lake Lena) Water Conservation Structure has a dam height of 8 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 Swfwmd P-1 (Lake Lena) Water Conservation Structure last inspected?

Swfwmd P-1 (Lake Lena) Water Conservation Structure was last inspected on April 20, 2023. 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.