Lake Gibson Water Conservation Strucuture
Key Takeaway
Lake Gibson Water Conservation Strucuture is classified as high hazard in Florida. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 17.7% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 724 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 490 acres |
| NID ID | FL13402 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
SWFWMD
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Gibson Water Conservation Strucuture?
Lake Gibson Water Conservation Strucuture is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Gibson Water Conservation Strucuture?
Lake Gibson Water Conservation Strucuture is owned by SWFWMD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Lake Gibson Water Conservation Strucuture?
Lake Gibson Water Conservation Strucuture serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Gibson Water Conservation Strucuture?
Lake Gibson Water Conservation Strucuture has a dam height of 11 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 Lake Gibson Water Conservation Strucuture last inspected?
Lake Gibson Water Conservation Strucuture was last inspected on April 20, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.