Itchepackesassa Creek Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility
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 Length | 1,700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 278 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| NID ID | FL13400 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
POLK COUNTY
Local Government
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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.