Camp Canal Dike

CAMP CANAL· Alachua, Florida· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Recreation Water Supply State Government

Key Takeaway

Camp Canal Dike is classified as low hazard in Florida. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 48.9% in FL)
Dam Length4,973 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage8.2K acre-ft
Normal Storage2.1K acre-ft
Surface Area619 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
NID IDFL64000

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 19, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: FDEP

Ownership

STATE OF FLORIDA

State Government

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Camp Canal Dike?

Camp Canal Dike is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Camp Canal Dike?

Camp Canal Dike is owned by STATE OF FLORIDA (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Camp Canal Dike?

Camp Canal Dike serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Camp Canal Dike?

Camp Canal Dike has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Camp Canal Dike last inspected?

Camp Canal Dike was last inspected on April 19, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.