Map of All 1,080 Florida Dams
Florida has 1,080 dams in the National Inventory of Dams — and 105 are classified as high hazard (10% of the state’s total), meaning failure would likely cause loss of life. 10 Florida dams are both high-hazard and in poor or unsatisfactory condition.
Use the interactive Florida dams map below to explore every dam in the state, color-coded by hazard level. Click any dam for its condition assessment, last inspection date, and Emergency Action Plan status. Or view the full US Dams interactive map to compare Florida to every other state.
Hazard
Condition
Purpose
Florida Dams by the Numbers
- 1,080 total dams in Florida
- 105 high hazard — failure would likely cause loss of life
- 335 significant hazard
- 433 low hazard
- 21 in poor or unsatisfactory condition (11 poor, 10 unsatisfactory)
- 10 Florida dams are both high-hazard AND in poor/unsatisfactory condition
Data source: US Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (NID).
The Tallest Dams in Florida
The tallest dam in Florida is Pol40 at 149 feet, completed in unknown year. The 10 tallest Florida dams from the National Inventory of Dams:
| Dam | Height | Year | Primary Purpose | Condition | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pol40 | 149 ft | – | Tailings | Not Rated | Polk |
| Fmcp Cooling Pond Cell A | 145 ft | 1978 | Tailings | Not Rated | Polk |
| Pol41 | 135 ft | – | Tailings | Not Rated | Polk |
| Conserv Cooling Pond | 110 ft | – | Tailings | Not Rated | Polk |
| Temple Terrace Cell D | 110 ft | 1970 | Tailings | Not Rated | Hillsborough |
| Bartow Ne A | 110 ft | 1960 | Tailings | Not Rated | Polk |
| Temple Terrace (Sw) | 108 ft | – | Tailings | Not Rated | Hillsborough |
| Mulberry N | 105 ft | – | Tailings | Not Rated | Polk |
| Bradley Junction 1 | 105 ft | – | Tailings | Not Rated | Polk |
| Do Gypsum | 105 ft | – | Tailings | Satisfactory | Hamilton |
High-Hazard Florida Dams in Poor Condition
The most concerning dams are those classified as high-hazard that also carry a Poor or Unsatisfactory condition rating — 10 dams in Florida. Notable examples:
- Lake Asbury Dam (31 ft, Clay County) — Recreation, Unsatisfactory condition
- Lake Asbury South Dam (31 ft, Clay County) — Recreation, Poor condition
- Lake Ryan Dam (29 ft, Clay County) — Recreation, Poor condition
- Meadow View Lake Dam (23 ft, Polk County) — Flood Risk Reduction, Poor condition
- L.P.Hill Dam #3 (21 ft, Columbia County) — Irrigation, Unsatisfactory condition
Filter the interactive US Dams map by hazard and condition to see all of them on one view.
Dam Safety in Florida
Dam safety in Florida is overseen by the state dam safety program, in coordination with federal regulators: the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation (for federal water projects), the Tennessee Valley Authority where applicable, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for licensed hydropower dams. Emergency Action Plans are typically required for high-hazard dams under state regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many dams are in Florida?
Florida has 1,080 dams in the National Inventory of Dams tracked by the US Army Corps of Engineers: 105 high hazard, 335 significant hazard, and 433 low hazard.
What is the tallest dam in Florida?
The tallest dam in Florida is Pol40 at 149 feet, completed in unknown year. It is primarily a tailings structure.
How many Florida dams are in poor condition?
21 Florida dams are currently rated as being in Poor or Unsatisfactory condition. Of those, 10 are also classified as high-hazard — meaning failure would likely cause loss of life.
