Lake Hartridge Dam
Lake Hartridge Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Florida, built in 1959. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lake Hartridge Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Hartridge Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by W H L R Boat Course Dist (private). It impounds the Lake Conine near Winter Haven.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 40 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 211 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 29,946 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Winter Haven |
| River/Stream | Lake Conine |
| Coordinates | 28.06315, -81.73330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 40 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 29,946 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 29,946 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29,946 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 211 acres |
| Max Discharge | 121 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | W H L R BOAT COURSE DIST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00179 |
| Federal ID | FL00179 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |