Dams in Lake County, Florida
10Total Dams
2High Hazard
4Significant
Dam Safety in Lake County, Florida
Lake County has 10 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 4 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Lake County is 61 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Eugene J Burrell Lock And Dam at 19 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene J Burrell Lock And Dam | High | Satisfactory | 19 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1957 |
| Harris Bayou Inlet Structure | High | Fair | 12 | Flood Risk Reduction | |
| M-4 Dam | Significant | Fair | 17 | Flood Risk Reduction | |
| Villa City Dam | Significant | Fair | 14 | Flood Risk Reduction | |
| M-5 Dam | Significant | Fair | 11 | Flood Risk Reduction | |
| Cherry Lake Outlet | Significant | Satisfactory | 10 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1956 |
| M-1 | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1968 |
| M-6a | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1976 |
| Apopka-beauclair Lock And Dam | Low | Fair | 9 | Flood Risk Reduction | |
| Lak07 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 7 |