Sunnyhill Inlet Structure
Sunnyhill Inlet Structure is an earth dam located in Marion County, Florida. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Sunnyhill Inlet Structure
The primary purpose of Sunnyhill Inlet Structure 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 Ocklawaha Tributary near Belleview.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 140 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 170 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,653 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 17 square miles.
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 11/18/2024.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Marion |
| Nearest City | Belleview |
| River/Stream | Ocklawaha Tributary |
| Coordinates | 28.99420, -81.83704 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,653 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,653 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 323 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 170 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SJRWMD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL65501 |
| Federal ID | FL65501 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |