Oxy-9 & 10
Key Takeaway
Oxy-9 & 10 is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 70% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 32,250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 25.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 895 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00720 |
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-9 & 10?
Oxy-9 & 10 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-9 & 10?
Oxy-9 & 10 is owned by PCS PHOSPHATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oxy-9 & 10 built?
Oxy-9 & 10 was completed in 1978, making it 48 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-9 & 10?
Oxy-9 & 10 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-9 & 10?
Oxy-9 & 10 has a dam height of 28 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.