Occidental Chemical CO Dam
Key Takeaway
Occidental Chemical CO Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 57.9% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 19,008 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 198 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00441 |
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
PCS PHOSPHATE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Occidental Chemical CO Dam?
Occidental Chemical CO 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 Occidental Chemical CO Dam?
Occidental Chemical CO Dam is owned by PCS PHOSPHATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Occidental Chemical CO Dam built?
Occidental Chemical CO Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Occidental Chemical CO Dam?
Occidental Chemical CO Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Occidental Chemical CO Dam?
Occidental Chemical CO Dam has a dam height of 22 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.