Larson #2 Fwrs

Larson #2 Fwrs is an earth dam located in Okeechobee County, Florida, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Larson #2 Fwrs

The primary purpose of Larson #2 Fwrs is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Louis Larson (private). It impounds the Kissimmee River - Os near Okeechobee.

The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 4,550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 159 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 04/05/1994. That was over 32 years ago.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateFlorida
CountyOkeechobee
Nearest CityOkeechobee
River/StreamKissimmee River - Os
Coordinates27.50000, -81.01667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height6 ft
Dam Length4,550 ft
Year Completed1989 (37 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage159 acre-ft
Max Storage159 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge14 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerLOUIS LARSON
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection04/05/1994
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDFL83670
Federal IDFL83670
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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