Karick Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Karick Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 87.1% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 1,340 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 61 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1996 |
| NID ID | FL00005 |
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 Karick Lake Dam?
Karick Lake Dam 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 Karick Lake Dam?
Karick Lake Dam is owned by DEPT NAT RESOURCES (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Karick Lake Dam built?
Karick Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Karick Lake Dam?
Karick Lake Dam 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 Karick Lake Dam?
Karick Lake Dam has a dam height of 50 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 Karick Lake Dam last inspected?
Karick Lake Dam was last inspected on May 14, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.