Southern Chain of Lakes Outfall

Florida — Polk County — WAHNETA FARMS DRAINAGE CANAL

Location

StateFlorida
CountyPolk
RiverWAHNETA FARMS DRAINAGE CANAL
Coordinates27.99040, -81.72928

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length78 ft
NID Storage21,864 acre-ft
Max Storage21,864 acre-ft
Surface Area4,640 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 19, 2016
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerRICK JAMES INVESTMENTS, LLC
Other NamePol1

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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