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High Risk Dams in Florida

Florida has 10 high hazard dams with a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory. These are dams where failure would probably cause loss of human life and where recognized safety deficiencies have been identified.

Of the 99 high hazard dams in Florida, 10 (10%) have concerning condition ratings — 3 rated poor and 7 rated unsatisfactory.

Condition scale, best to worst
  1. Satisfactory No existing or potential safety deficiencies recognized; acceptable performance expected under all loading conditions.
  2. Fair No deficiencies under normal operating conditions; a rare flood or earthquake could create one.
  3. Poor A safety deficiency is recognized under normal operating conditions; remedial action is necessary.
  4. Unsatisfactory Worst rating. The dam is considered unsafe; a deficiency requires immediate or emergency remedial action.

"Not rated" means no assessment is on file in the National Inventory of Dams.

DamCountyHeight (ft)ConditionLast inspectedPurposeYear
Lake Asbury DamClay31Unsatisfactory09/14/20206 yrs agoRecreation1965
Lake Asbury South DamClay31Poor07/01/20224 yrs agoRecreation1967
Lake Ryan DamClay29Poor09/14/20206 yrs agoRecreation1969
Meadow View Lake DamPolk23Poor04/18/201610 yrs agoFlood Risk Reduction
L.p.hill Dam #3Columbia21Unsatisfactory11/05/201411 yrs agoIrrigation1954
L.p.hill Dam 1Columbia20Unsatisfactory10/05/201412 yrs agoIrrigation1966
Herbert Hicks Dam 1Escambia19Unsatisfactory05/10/20224 yrs agoRecreation1968
Blue Springs Recreation Lake DamTaylor18Unsatisfactory08/26/201412 yrs agoRecreation1967
Lakewood Manor Owners AssociationBay18Unsatisfactory01/31/20251 yr agoFlood Risk Reduction1965
Lake Jean/gilbert PondLeon14Unsatisfactory01/29/20251 yr agoRecreation1951

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