4Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Glades County, Florida
Glades County has 4 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Glades County is 66 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Ortona Lock and Dam at 38 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Hoover Dike - Ciz D | High | Not assessed | 35 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1965 |
| Ortona Lock and Dam | Low | Not assessed | 38 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1937 |
| S-70 | Low | Not assessed | 29 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1961 |
| S-235 | Low | Not assessed | 18 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1975 |