Eugene J Burrell Lock And Dam
Eugene J Burrell Lock And Dam is an earth dam located in Lake County, Florida, built in 1957. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Eugene J Burrell Lock And Dam
The primary purpose of Eugene J Burrell Lock And Dam 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 Sjrwmd (local government). It impounds the Haines Creek near Lisbon.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,105 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 88,000 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/06/2024.
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 | Lake |
| Nearest City | Lisbon |
| River/Stream | Haines Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.87149, -81.78332 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,105 acres |
| Max Discharge | 4,200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SJRWMD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/06/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00708 |
| Federal ID | FL00708 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |