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The Alligator Creek Salinity Barrier, also known as Cha10, is a vital structure located in Punta Gorda, Florida, designed to regulate water flow and prevent saltwater intrusion along the Alligator Creek.
Owned privately, this barrier is regulated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction, recreation, and water supply management in the area. The barrier, constructed of concrete, stands at a height of 6 feet and spans 120 feet in length, with a controlled spillway width of 112 feet.
With a storage capacity of 23 acre-feet, the Alligator Creek Salinity Barrier serves as a significant flood control measure in Charlotte County, Florida. Despite being in fair condition as of its last inspection in June 2016, the barrier is deemed to have a very high risk potential (rated 1) due to its importance in managing water resources in the region. Emergency preparedness measures and risk management protocols are in place to ensure the barrier's effectiveness in mitigating flood risks and maintaining water quality in the surrounding areas. Climate and water resource enthusiasts would find this structure and its functions fascinating in the context of sustainable water management practices.
Dam Length |
120 |
Dam Height |
6 |
River Or Stream |
ALLIGATOR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
6 |
Nid Storage |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
6 |
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Cayo Costa SP Tent Camping
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W. P. Franklin
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Prairie Point Camp
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Site H1
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Site 20
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Site 25
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A Point Approximately 1/2 Mile South Of Sr 771 At El Jobean To The River'S Mouth In The Vicinity Of Hog Island
A Point Just Upriver Of The Us 41 Highway Crossing To The Sarasota/Charlotte County Line
Approximately River Mile 18 To A Point Just Upriver Of The Us 41 Highway Crossing
Approximately At River Mile 23 Where Riverfront Residential Development Begins To The Vicinity Of Snook Haven Fish Camp At Approximately River Mile 18
The Southern Boundary Of The Myakka River State Park To Ends Approximately At River Mile 23 Where Riverfront Residential Development Begins
Begins Downstream Of The State Road 72 Bridge To The Southern Boundary Of Myakka River State Park