Larson #1 Wsp

Larson #1 Wsp is an earth dam located in Okeechobee County, Florida, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Larson #1 Wsp

Larson #1 Wsp is a dam in Okeechobee, Florida. The dam is owned by Larson Dairy (private). It impounds the Kissimmee River - Os near Basinger.

The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 7,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 155 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 years old.

This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/07/1994. That was over 31 years ago.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateFlorida
CountyOkeechobee
Nearest CityBasinger
River/StreamKissimmee River - Os
Coordinates27.40333, -81.06000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height6 ft
Dam Length7,300 ft
Year Completed1988 (38 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage155 acre-ft
Max Storage155 acre-ft
Normal Storage108 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge10 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerLARSON DAIRY
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/07/1994
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDFL83653
Federal IDFL83653
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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