Summary
Completed in 1981, this earth dam stands at a height of 21.5 feet, with a hydraulic height of 9 feet. With a storage capacity of 651 acre-feet and a drainage area of 4.5 square miles, Cypress Creek plays a crucial role in managing water flow and reducing the risk of flooding in the region.
Despite its significant hazard potential and high risk assessment, Cypress Creek has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam has a spillway width of 66 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 1280 cubic feet per second. While it has not been inspected since November 1999, the state agency SWFWMD is responsible for permitting, inspecting, and enforcing regulations related to Cypress Creek, ensuring its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction and water management in the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Cypress Creek serves as a vital infrastructure in Pasco County, Florida, providing essential flood risk reduction measures and storage capacity for water management. With its location in a high-risk area and its critical importance in reducing the impact of flooding, Cypress Creek highlights the importance of well-maintained dams and regulatory oversight to ensure the safety and resilience of communities in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
103 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
CYPRESS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
441 |
Hydraulic Height |
9 |
Drainage Area |
4.5 |
Nid Storage |
651 |
Structural Height |
21.5 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
22 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Dam Data Reference
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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