G113 Control Structure

PRAIRIE LAKES PRESERVE· Osceola, Florida· Built 1993· Concrete· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

G113 Control Structure is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 28.3% in FL)
Dam Length100 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage51.5K acre-ft
Normal Storage40.0K acre-ft
Surface Area5,720 acres
Drainage Area50 sq mi
Max Discharge600 cfs
Year Completed1993 (33 years old)
NID IDFL23002

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SFWMD

Ownership

FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of G113 Control Structure?

G113 Control Structure 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 G113 Control Structure?

G113 Control Structure is owned by FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was G113 Control Structure built?

G113 Control Structure was completed in 1993, making it 33 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of G113 Control Structure?

G113 Control Structure serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is G113 Control Structure?

G113 Control Structure has a dam height of 14 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.

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.