Lake Idyl Dam

TRIB BUCKEYE LAKE· Polk, Florida· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Idyl Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 10.3% in FL)
Dam Length26 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage121 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
NID IDFL13404

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 19, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: FDEP

Ownership

ROE WILLARD TRUST

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Idyl Dam?

Lake Idyl 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 Lake Idyl Dam?

Lake Idyl Dam is owned by ROE WILLARD TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake Idyl Dam?

Lake Idyl Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lake Idyl Dam?

Lake Idyl Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Idyl Dam last inspected?

Lake Idyl Dam was last inspected on April 19, 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.