Eureka Dam is an earth dam located in Marion County, Florida, built in 1971. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 2,748 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Eureka Dam
Eureka Dam is a dam in Marion, Florida. The dam is owned by State of Florida (state). It impounds the Lake Ocklawaha near Ocala.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 2,748 feet across, and has a storage capacity of 15 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 05/05/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Marion |
| Nearest City | Ocala |
| River/Stream | Lake Ocklawaha |
| Coordinates | 29.37709, -81.89565 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,748 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | State of Florida |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/05/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL65503 |
| Federal ID | FL65503 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |