Debris Control Dams in Florida
Florida has 14 debris control dams. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion.
| # | Dam | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kingsford K-2 | Polk | 52 | Low | Not Rated | 1967 |
| 2 | Clear Springs N-12 | Polk | 48 | Low | Not Rated | 1968 |
| 3 | Noralyn N-9 | Polk | 40 | Low | Not Rated | 1961 |
| 4 | West Polk A-10 | Polk | 40 | Low | Not Rated | 1971 |
| 5 | Noralyn N-15 | Polk | 40 | Low | Not Rated | 1974 |
| 6 | Noralyn N-13 | Polk | 40 | Low | Not Rated | 1969 |
| 7 | Noralyn N-11c | Polk | 40 | Low | Not Rated | 1965 |
| 8 | West Polk K-1 | Polk | 40 | Low | Not Rated | 1966 |
| 9 | Noralyn N-10 | Polk | 40 | Low | Not Rated | 1961 |
| 10 | Noralyn N-14 | Polk | 40 | Low | Not Rated | 1974 |
| 11 | West Polk A-9 | Polk | 36 | Low | Not Rated | 1968 |
| 12 | West Polk A-8 | Polk | 30 | Low | Not Rated | 1967 |
| 13 | West Polk A-7 | Polk | 30 | Low | Not Rated | 1965 |
| 14 | West Polk A-4 | Polk | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1961 |