Floral City Dam
Floral City Dam is a concrete dam located in Citrus County, Florida, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Floral City Dam
The primary purpose of Floral City 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 Swfwmd (local government). It impounds the Orange State Canal near Floral City.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 17 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 560 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 995 square miles. 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/12/2024.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Citrus |
| Nearest City | Floral City |
| River/Stream | Orange State Canal |
| Coordinates | 28.74000, -82.26000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 17 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 560 acres |
| Drainage Area | 995 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 982 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SWFWMD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL18004 |
| Federal ID | FL18004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |