Panasoffkee Cdf-Cell1, located in Rutland, Florida, is a state-owned earth dam designed by ARDAMAN & ASSOCIATES and completed in 2004.
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The dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a hydraulic height of 16 feet, with a length of 8200 feet. Its primary purpose is for tailings storage, with a storage capacity of 2975 acre-feet and a surface area of 180 acres.
Situated on the Withlacoochee River, Panasoffkee Cdf-Cell1 is regulated by the state of Florida and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam has a controlled spillway and a significant hazard potential, with a very high risk assessment rating. While it has not been assigned a condition assessment rating, it is deemed to be in a very high-risk category. The last inspection of the dam took place in June 2005.
With its large storage capacity and strategic location on the Withlacoochee River, Panasoffkee Cdf-Cell1 plays a crucial role in water resource management in Sumter County, Florida. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will be intrigued by the dam's design and construction details, as well as its regulatory oversight by the state of Florida. The significant hazard potential and high-risk assessment make Panasoffkee Cdf-Cell1 a focal point for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and stability of the structure.
Year Completed |
2004 |
Dam Length |
8200 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
WITHLACOOCHEE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
180 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
2975 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
20 |