Hickory Brch Dm1
Hickory Brch Dm1 is an earth dam located in Highlands County, Florida, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hickory Brch Dm1
The primary purpose of Hickory Brch Dm1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Citrus World (private). It impounds the Hickory Branch near Placid Lakes.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 03/30/1994. That was over 32 years ago.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Highlands |
| Nearest City | Placid Lakes |
| River/Stream | Hickory Branch |
| Coordinates | 27.15000, -81.31000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CITRUS WORLD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL01005 |
| Federal ID | FL01005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |