Cypress Creek is an earth dam located in Pasco County, Florida, built in 1981. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 103 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 Cypress Creek
The primary purpose of Cypress Creek 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 Cypress Creek near Land O Lakes.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 103 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 441 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 651 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/15/2024.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Pasco |
| Nearest City | Land O Lakes |
| River/Stream | Cypress Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.27000, -82.40000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 103 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 651 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 651 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 441 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,280 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Swfwmd |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/15/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL12010 |
| Federal ID | FL12010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |