Control Structure 7 is an earth dam located in Orange County, Florida, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 30 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Control Structure 7
The primary purpose of Control Structure 7 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 Orange County Stormwater Management Division (local government). It impounds the Canal E-6 near Orlando.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 30 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 106 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 136 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Orange |
| Nearest City | Orlando |
| River/Stream | Canal E-6 |
| Coordinates | 28.54000, -81.28000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 106 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Orange County Stormwater Management Division |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00164 |
| Federal ID | FL00164 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |