Floral City Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Floral City in Citrus County, Florida, is home to the Orange State Canal, a flood risk reduction structure completed in 1962.


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Summary

Owned by the state and regulated by the Southwest Florida Water Management District, this concrete dam stands at a height of 19.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 3,200 acre-feet. Situated in a drainage area of 995 square miles, the dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the surrounding area.

With a significant hazard potential, Floral City's dam has not been rated for its condition and has not undergone recent inspections since March 1999. Despite this, the structure remains in operation, helping to mitigate flood risks and protect the local community. The dam's location in a picturesque setting, with a surface area of 560 acres, highlights the intersection of water resource management and environmental preservation in this region.

As enthusiasts of water resources and climate, Floral City offers a fascinating case study in dam infrastructure and flood risk management. The Orange State Canal dam's role in safeguarding the area from potential inundation underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures in the face of changing climate patterns. With its state-regulated status and historical significance, Floral City serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to balance water resource management with environmental conservation in the face of evolving challenges.

Year Completed

1962

Dam Length

17

Dam Height

7

River Or Stream

ORANGE STATE CANAL

Primary Dam Type

Concrete

Surface Area

560

Hydraulic Height

7

Drainage Area

995

Nid Storage

3200

Structural Height

19.5

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

20
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.