Kirkpatrick Dam And Rodman Reservoir
Kirkpatrick Dam And Rodman Reservoir is an earth dam located in Putnam County, Florida, built in 1968. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Kirkpatrick Dam And Rodman Reservoir
The primary purpose of Kirkpatrick Dam And Rodman Reservoir is navigation. The dam maintains water levels sufficient for boat and barge traffic, supporting commercial or recreational navigation on the waterway. The dam is owned by State Of Florida (state). It impounds the Oklawaha River near Welaka.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 7,175 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7,807 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 130,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,868 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/02/2021.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Florida dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Putnam |
| Nearest City | Welaka |
| River/Stream | Oklawaha River |
| Coordinates | 29.50831, -81.80532 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,175 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7,807 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,868 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 36,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Navigation |
| Owner | STATE OF FLORIDA |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00156 |
| Federal ID | FL00156 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |