Southern Chain of Lakes Outfall
Key Takeaway
Southern Chain of Lakes Outfall is classified as significant hazard in Florida. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 10.3% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 78 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 21.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4,640 acres |
| NID ID | FL13403 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
RICK JAMES INVESTMENTS, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Southern Chain of Lakes Outfall?
Southern Chain of Lakes Outfall is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Southern Chain of Lakes Outfall?
Southern Chain of Lakes Outfall is owned by RICK JAMES INVESTMENTS, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Southern Chain of Lakes Outfall?
Southern Chain of Lakes Outfall 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 Southern Chain of Lakes Outfall?
Southern Chain of Lakes Outfall 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 Southern Chain of Lakes Outfall last inspected?
Southern Chain of Lakes Outfall was last inspected on April 19, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.