Clear Springs H-6 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Clear Springs H-6 is a privately-owned dam located in Polk County, Florida, along the Peace River.


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Summary

Built in 1958, this earthen dam stands at 20 feet in height and stretches 11,000 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 2,000 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Clear Springs H-6 is for tailings storage, making it a crucial structure for managing water resources in the area.

With a significant hazard potential, Clear Springs H-6 is regulated by the state and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified. The dam plays a vital role in water resource management and flood control in the region, highlighting the importance of monitoring and maintaining its integrity for climate resilience.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role of structures like Clear Springs H-6 is essential in managing and protecting our natural resources. By staying informed about the regulatory oversight, maintenance practices, and emergency preparedness associated with dams like Clear Springs H-6, we can contribute to sustainable water management and resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1958

Dam Length

11000

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

PEACE RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

100

Hydraulic Height

20

Nid Storage

2000

Structural Height

15

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

20
       
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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.