Clear Springs Cs-3 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Clear Springs Cs-3 is a privately owned earth dam located in Polk, Florida, along the Peace River.


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Summary

Completed in 1954, this dam has a height of 18 feet and a length of 6800 feet, with a storage capacity of 1000 acre-feet. It serves as a tailings dam, primarily used for storing tailings material.

Despite being privately owned, Clear Springs Cs-3 is regulated by the state of Florida, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement conducted by state agencies. The dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential, although its condition assessment is currently not rated. It is located in an area with a drainage area of 0 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 18 cubic feet per second.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Clear Springs Cs-3 to be an interesting case study of a privately owned dam with state regulatory oversight. Its construction, purpose, and maintenance provide insights into the management of water resources in Florida, highlighting the importance of monitoring and ensuring the safety of dams for both human and environmental well-being.

Year Completed

1954

Dam Length

6800

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

PEACE RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

56

Hydraulic Height

18

Nid Storage

1000

Structural Height

13

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

18
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.