Southern Chain Of Lakes Outfall
Southern Chain Of Lakes Outfall is an earth dam located in Polk County, Florida. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Southern Chain Of Lakes Outfall
The primary purpose of Southern Chain Of Lakes Outfall 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 Rick James Investments, Llc (private). It impounds the Wahneta Farms Drainage Canal near Wahneta.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 78 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4,640 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 21,864 acre-feet.
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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/19/2016.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Wahneta |
| River/Stream | Wahneta Farms Drainage Canal |
| Coordinates | 27.99040, -81.72928 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 78 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21,864 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21,864 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9,280 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4,640 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | RICK JAMES INVESTMENTS, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL13403 |
| Federal ID | FL13403 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |