Sumter Co. Water
Sumter Co. Water is an other dam located in Sumter County, Florida, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sumter Co. Water
The primary purpose of Sumter Co. Water is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Sumter County (local government). It impounds the Withlacochee River near Webster.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 528 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 19 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 07/07/1994. That was over 31 years ago.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Sumter |
| Nearest City | Webster |
| River/Stream | Withlacochee River |
| Coordinates | 28.58000, -82.10000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 528 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 528 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 528 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SUMTER COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/07/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00146 |
| Federal ID | FL00146 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |