P2b Hookers Prairie Reservoir Report
Nearby: Payne Creek Sa-7 Pol105
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
P2b Hookers Prairie is a private earth dam located in Polk County, Florida, specifically in Bradley Junction, along Payne Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1999, this dam stands at a height of 45 feet and has a hydraulic height of 40 feet, serving primarily for tailings purposes with a storage capacity of 332,800 acre-feet. With a surface area of 820 acres and a drainage area of 1.28 square miles, P2b Hookers Prairie is a significant water resource structure in the region.
Managed by ARDAMAN & ASSOCIATES, this dam is regulated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance. The dam has a controlled spillway type with a width of 128 feet, and a maximum discharge capacity of 64 cubic feet per second. With a hazard potential rated as significant and a very high risk assessment, P2b Hookers Prairie is a critical infrastructure in the area for water resource management and climate resilience.
Despite being not rated in terms of condition assessment, P2b Hookers Prairie serves as a crucial water storage facility in the region, with a history of construction and maintenance to support its functions. With its location in a high-risk area and significant storage capacity, this dam plays a vital role in flood control, water supply, and environmental management efforts in Polk County, Florida.
Year Completed |
1999 |
Dam Length |
23710 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
PAYNE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
820 |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Drainage Area |
1.28 |
Nid Storage |
332800 |
Structural Height |
48 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
48 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
P2b Hookers Prairie