Leslie Heifner
Leslie Heifner is an other dam located in Citrus County, Florida, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Leslie Heifner
The primary purpose of Leslie Heifner 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 (state). It impounds the Lake Tsala Apopka near Floral City.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 68 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 400 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 995 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 08/21/2024.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Citrus |
| Nearest City | Floral City |
| River/Stream | Lake Tsala Apopka |
| Coordinates | 28.75277, -82.22971 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 68 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 400 acres |
| Drainage Area | 995 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SWFWMD |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL18000 |
| Federal ID | FL18000 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |