Lake August is an earth dam located in Highlands County, Florida. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lake August
The primary purpose of Lake August is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Placid Holding Co. (private). It impounds the Lake August near Placid Lakes.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 150 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,950 acre-feet.
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.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Highlands |
| Nearest City | Placid Lakes |
| River/Stream | Lake August |
| Coordinates | 27.27712, -81.41091 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,950 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,950 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 150 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Placid Holding Co. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00641 |
| Federal ID | FL00641 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |