Piney Point(1) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Piney Point(1) is a private earth dam located in Manatee, Florida, along Piney Point Creek.


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Summary

This dam serves primarily for tailings storage and stands at a height of 100 feet with a hydraulic height of 95 feet. With a storage capacity of 896 acre-feet, it covers a surface area of 45 acres and has a maximum discharge of 110 cubic feet per second. The dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential, with a very high risk assessment rating of 1.

Despite being state-regulated and permitted, Piney Point(1) has not been rated for its condition assessment and lacks emergency action plans, including updated contact information and inundation maps. The dam has not undergone recent inspections or maintenance, raising concerns about its structural integrity and potential risks to the surrounding environment and communities. With Vern Buchanan representing the district in Congress, there is a call for increased oversight and management measures to address the high-risk nature of Piney Point(1) and ensure public safety.

As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the urgency to address aging dams like Piney Point(1) becomes increasingly apparent. The potential consequences of a dam failure at Piney Point(1) could lead to widespread flooding, environmental contamination, and economic disruption. There is a need for proactive risk management and investment in dam safety to prevent catastrophic events and protect water resources for future generations.

Dam Length

6019

Dam Height

100

River Or Stream

PINEY POINT CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

45

Hydraulic Height

95

Drainage Area

0.07

Nid Storage

896

Structural Height

105

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

105
       
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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.