Structure 82
Structure 82 is an earth dam located in Highlands County, Florida, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Structure 82
The primary purpose of Structure 82 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Sfwmd (local government). It impounds the Canal C-41 near Brighton.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 130 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 65 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,370 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/10/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Highlands |
| Nearest City | Brighton |
| River/Stream | Canal C-41 |
| Coordinates | 27.27270, -81.20190 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,370 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,370 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 685 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,100 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SFWMD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/10/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00284 |
| Federal ID | FL00284 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |