There appears to be NO "THERE" -- THERE!
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Kirkpatrick Dam's hazard classification as high is not unique -- this high hazard classification allows the owner of a dam to apply for FEMA federal grant money that can be used for repairs or demolition (for river restoration).
AS I HAD SUSPECTED: Along with Rodman Kirkpatrick Dam (Lake Ocklawaha - Ocklawaha River), the 4 other major dams across rivers in the northern half of Florida -- Jim Woodruff (Lake Seminole - Apalachicola River), Jackson Bluff (Lake Talquin - Ochlockonee River), Inglis (Lake Rousseau -Withlacoochee River), & City of Tampa (Tampa Reservoir - Hillsborough River -- ALL 4 ALSO ARE CLASSIFIED AS HIGH HAZARD!
Kirkpatrick Dam and Rodman Reservoir
Hazard Potential Classification: High
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Owner Name: STATE OF FLORIDA
Primary Purpose: Navigation
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Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam
Hazard Potential Classification: High
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Owner Name: USACE - Mobile District
Primary Purpose: Navigation
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Jackson Bluff Dam
Hazard Potential Classification: High
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Owner Name: Florida Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund (State of Florida)
Primary Purpose: Recreation
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Inglis Spillway & Dam
Hazard Potential Classification: High
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Owner Name: STATE OF FLORIDA
Primary Purpose: Navigation
Inglis Bypass Spillway & Dam
Hazard Potential Classification: High
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Owner Name: TIITF/ STATE REC & PARKS
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
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City of Tampa Waterworks Dam
Hazard Potential Classification: High
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Owner Name: CITY OF TAMPA
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
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