Clear Springs Cs-1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Clear Springs Cs-1 is a privately owned dam located in Polk, Florida, on the PEACE RIVER.


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Summary

This Earth-type dam was completed in 1950 and stands at 18 feet tall with a length of 6800 feet. With a storage capacity of 1000 acre-feet and a surface area of 56 acres, Clear Springs Cs-1 serves primarily for tailings purposes.

Despite its age, Clear Springs Cs-1 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state of Florida, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam has a significant hazard potential, but its condition has not been officially rated. Emergency action plans and risk assessment measures for the dam are not currently available, highlighting the need for further preparedness and management strategies.

Located within the Jacksonville District, Clear Springs Cs-1 presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam's role in water management and its potential environmental impacts underscore the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to protect both the surrounding ecosystem and public safety.

Year Completed

1950

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.