Hurricane Creek
Key Takeaway
Hurricane Creek is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 66.9% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 1,710 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 106 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,018 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00003 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
DEPT NAT RESOURCES
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Hurricane Creek?
Hurricane Creek 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 Hurricane Creek?
Hurricane Creek is owned by DEPT NAT RESOURCES (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hurricane Creek built?
Hurricane Creek was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Hurricane Creek?
Hurricane Creek serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Hurricane Creek?
Hurricane Creek has a dam height of 26 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 Hurricane Creek last inspected?
Hurricane Creek was last inspected on May 12, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.