Apopka-Beauclair Lock And Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Apopka-Beauclair Lock and Dam, located in Tavares, Florida, is a crucial piece of infrastructure designed for flood risk reduction along the Apopka-Beauclair Canal.


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Summary

This state-regulated structure is managed by the St. Johns River Water Management District and serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, recreation, and water supply. The dam is primarily an earth-type construction with a height of 9 feet and a length of 150 feet, providing a storage capacity of over 200,000 acre-feet.

The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 65 feet and a Tainter (radial) outlet gate. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the Apopka-Beauclair Lock and Dam has undergone regular inspections, with the most recent occurring in May 2016. Despite its relatively low hazard potential, the risk assessment for this structure is classified as very high, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in managing flood risks in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam represents a vital component of Florida's water management infrastructure, serving both practical and recreational purposes while mitigating flood risks in the area.

Dam Length

150

Dam Height

9

River Or Stream

APOPKA BEAUCLAIR CANAL

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

30909

Length Of Locks

73

Hydraulic Height

9

Nid Storage

201632

Outlet Gates

Tainter (radial)

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

9
       
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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.