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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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Okeechobee |
| Nearest City | Okeechobee |
| River/Stream | Kissimmee River - Os |
| Coordinates | 27.50000, -81.01667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LOUIS LARSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/05/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL83670 |
| Federal ID | FL83670 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |