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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