Gibson Dam
High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | LAKELAND |
| River/Stream | LAKE GIBSON |
| Coordinates | 28.10403, -81.95008 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 24 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,032 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,032 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 724 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 474 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,752 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SWFWMD |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/02/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |