Noralyn N-11a Reservoir Report
Nearby: Noralyn N-15
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Noralyn N-11a is a privately owned earth dam located in Homeland, Polk County, Florida, along Camp Branch.
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Summary
Completed in 1963, this dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a length of 5300 feet, providing a storage capacity of 5300 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is for tailings storage, making it a crucial structure for water resource management in the area.
With a significant hazard potential, Noralyn N-11a is regulated and permitted by the state of Florida, with inspections and enforcement measures in place to ensure its safety and integrity. Despite its condition being marked as "Not Rated," the dam plays a key role in flood control and water storage within the region. Its location and design contribute to the overall management of water resources in the area, highlighting the importance of infrastructure like Noralyn N-11a in mitigating the impact of climate change on water systems.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate management will find Noralyn N-11a to be an interesting case study in dam construction and maintenance. As a privately owned structure with state regulation and inspection, this earth dam serves as a critical component in the overall water management strategy of Polk County, Florida, showcasing the intersection of human-made infrastructure and natural resource conservation in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
5300 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
CAMP BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
212 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
5300 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
25 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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