Swfwmd Structure P-8 (Hamilton) Water Conservation
Key Takeaway
Swfwmd Structure P-8 (Hamilton) Water Conservation is classified as high hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. 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 | 14 ft (taller than 28.3% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 90 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 38.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,640 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 160 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | FL13002 |
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
SWFWMD
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Swfwmd Structure P-8 (Hamilton) Water Conservation?
Swfwmd Structure P-8 (Hamilton) Water Conservation 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 Structure P-8 (Hamilton) Water Conservation?
Swfwmd Structure P-8 (Hamilton) Water Conservation is owned by SWFWMD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Swfwmd Structure P-8 (Hamilton) Water Conservation built?
Swfwmd Structure P-8 (Hamilton) Water Conservation 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 Swfwmd Structure P-8 (Hamilton) Water Conservation?
Swfwmd Structure P-8 (Hamilton) Water Conservation 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 Structure P-8 (Hamilton) Water Conservation?
Swfwmd Structure P-8 (Hamilton) Water Conservation 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.
When was Swfwmd Structure P-8 (Hamilton) Water Conservation last inspected?
Swfwmd Structure P-8 (Hamilton) Water Conservation was last inspected on April 20, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.