Structure P-8 (hamilton) Water Conservation Structure is an earth dam located in Polk County, Florida. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 90 ft long. 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 Structure P-8 (hamilton) Water Conservation Structure
The primary purpose of Structure P-8 (hamilton) Water Conservation Structure is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Swfwmd (local government). It impounds the Peace Creek Canal near Winter Haven.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 90 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2,640 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 38,280 acre-feet.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam.
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 | Polk |
| Nearest City | Winter Haven |
| River/Stream | Peace Creek Canal |
| Coordinates | 28.03324, -81.64454 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 90 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 38,280 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 38,280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38,280 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,640 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Swfwmd |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL13406 |
| Federal ID | FL13406 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |