Hookers Prairie Mine H2c Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Hookers Prairie Mine H2c is a privately owned tailings dam located in Fort Meade, Florida.


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Summary

This earth dam, constructed in 1995, stands at a height of 35 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 22,000 acre-feet. The dam, designed by ARDAMAN & ASSOCIATES, serves the primary purpose of storing tailings and is regulated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

With a surface area of 680 acres and a drainage area of 1.06 square miles, Hookers Prairie Mine H2c poses a significant hazard potential, with a very high risk assessment ranking. The dam features controlled spillways with a width of 64 feet to manage maximum discharge of 50 cubic feet per second into the Alafia River. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition, and its last inspection took place in January 2006.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and safety of dams in Florida will find Hookers Prairie Mine H2c to be a compelling case study. The dam's location, design specifications, and risk assessment highlight the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of water infrastructure in the region.

Year Completed

1995

Dam Length

24400

Dam Height

35

River Or Stream

ALAFIA RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

680

Hydraulic Height

30

Drainage Area

1.06

Nid Storage

22000

Structural Height

38

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

38
       
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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.