Peace River Reservoir #2
Peace River Reservoir #2 is an earth dam located in DeSoto County, Florida, built in 2009. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Peace River Reservoir #2
The primary purpose of Peace River Reservoir #2 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority (local government). It impounds the Peace River near North Port.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 19,820 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 650 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 25,039 acre-feet. Completed in 2009, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/29/2014. That was 11 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Florida dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | DeSoto |
| Nearest City | North Port |
| River/Stream | Peace River |
| Coordinates | 27.08910, -82.02180 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 19,820 ft |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25,039 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25,039 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18,412 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 650 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | PEACE RIVER MANASOTA REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/29/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL32004 |
| Federal ID | FL32004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |