Moccasin Slough Structure
Moccasin Slough Structure is an other dam located in Citrus County, Florida. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Moccasin Slough Structure
The primary purpose of Moccasin Slough Structure is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Swfwmd (local government). It impounds the Tsala Apopka Chain Of Lakes near Floral City.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 43 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 629 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 297 acre-feet.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/19/2024.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Citrus |
| Nearest City | Floral City |
| River/Stream | Tsala Apopka Chain Of Lakes |
| Coordinates | 28.82343, -82.24220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 43 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 297 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 297 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 629 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | SWFWMD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL18008 |
| Federal ID | FL18008 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |