Oxy-2-8
Key Takeaway
Oxy-2-8 is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 70.4% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 55,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,693 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00718 |
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 Oxy-2-8?
Oxy-2-8 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 Oxy-2-8?
Oxy-2-8 is owned by PCS PHOSPHATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oxy-2-8 built?
Oxy-2-8 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Oxy-2-8?
Oxy-2-8 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 Oxy-2-8?
Oxy-2-8 has a dam height of 29 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.