Itchepackesassa Creek Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility

NONE· Polk, Florida· Earth· 8 ft tall
Significant Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Itchepackesassa Creek Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility is classified as significant hazard in Florida. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 6.8% in FL)
Dam Length1,700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage278 acre-ft
Normal Storage76 acre-ft
Surface Area60 acres
NID IDFL13400

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 21, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: FDEP

Ownership

POLK COUNTY

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Itchepackesassa Creek Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility?

Itchepackesassa Creek Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Itchepackesassa Creek Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility?

Itchepackesassa Creek Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility is owned by POLK COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Itchepackesassa Creek Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility?

Itchepackesassa Creek Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Itchepackesassa Creek Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility?

Itchepackesassa Creek Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility has a dam height of 8 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 Itchepackesassa Creek Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility last inspected?

Itchepackesassa Creek Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility was last inspected on April 21, 2016. 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.