Unnamed Dam In River Plantation Subdivision
Unnamed Dam In River Plantation Subdivision is an earth dam located in Manatee County, Florida. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Unnamed Dam In River Plantation Subdivision
The primary purpose of Unnamed Dam In River Plantation Subdivision 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 River Plantation Homeowner's Association (private). It impounds the Gamble Creek near Palmetto.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 3,768 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/31/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Manatee |
| Nearest City | Palmetto |
| River/Stream | Gamble Creek |
| Coordinates | 27.53235, -82.40459 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,768 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | RIVER PLANTATION HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/31/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL14009 |
| Federal ID | FL14009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |