Ortona Lock and Dam

Glades County, Florida (near ORTONA)

River/Stream: CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER (C-43)

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
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Height
38 ft
Dam Length
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Reservoir Storage
100,986 acre-ft
Year Completed
1937
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
5,400 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2022-06-22

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
FL00424
State
Florida (FL)
Coordinates
26.78893, -81.30403
Age
89 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.