Apopka-beauclair Lock And Dam
Apopka-beauclair Lock And Dam is an earth dam located in Lake County, Florida. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Apopka-beauclair Lock And Dam
The primary purpose of Apopka-beauclair Lock And Dam 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 Sjrwmd (local government). It impounds the Apopka Beauclair Canal near Tavares.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30,909 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 201,632 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 10/21/2024.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Lake |
| Nearest City | Tavares |
| River/Stream | Apopka Beauclair Canal |
| Coordinates | 28.72278, -81.68476 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 201,632 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 201,632 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45,849 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30,909 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SJRWMD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL20500 |
| Federal ID | FL20500 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |