Ortona Lock And Dam
Ortona Lock And Dam is a dam located in Glades County, Florida, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ortona Lock And Dam
The primary purpose of Ortona Lock And 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 Usace - Jacksonville District (federal). It impounds the Caloosahatchee River (c-43) near Ortona.
The dam stands 38 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100,986 acre-feet. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/22/2022.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Glades |
| Nearest City | Ortona |
| River/Stream | Caloosahatchee River (c-43) |
| Coordinates | 26.78893, -81.30403 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100,986 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100,986 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82,375 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 5,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Jacksonville District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/22/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00424 |
| Federal ID | FL00424 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |