Ortona Lock and Dam

Florida — Glades County — CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER (C-43)

Location

StateFlorida
CountyGlades
RiverCALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER (C-43)
Coordinates26.78893, -81.30403

Physical Characteristics

NID Height38 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length0 ft
NID Storage100,986 acre-ft
Max Storage100,986 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 22, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1937
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Jacksonville District
Other NameOrtona Lock and Dam

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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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