Rcid Levee D-6, D-6a is an earth dam located in Osceola County, Florida, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 19,400 ft long. 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 Rcid Levee D-6, D-6a
The primary purpose of Rcid Levee D-6, D-6a 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 Reedy Creek Improvement District (local government). It impounds the Reedy Creek near Poinciana.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 19,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2,320 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 34,800 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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 07/07/1905. That was over 121 years ago.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Osceola |
| Nearest City | Poinciana |
| River/Stream | Reedy Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.27549, -81.54508 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 19,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,320 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3,100 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Reedy Creek Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/07/1905 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00712 |
| Federal ID | FL00712 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |