Lateral Struct#3 is an other dam located in Indian River County, Florida, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 48 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lateral Struct#3
The primary purpose of Lateral Struct#3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Sebastian River (local government). It impounds the Canal Lateral C near Sebastian.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 48 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 119 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,900 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 03/01/1994. That was over 32 years ago.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Indian River |
| Nearest City | Sebastian |
| River/Stream | Canal Lateral C |
| Coordinates | 27.75000, -80.49000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 48 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,330 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 119 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 462 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Sebastian River |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00273 |
| Federal ID | FL00273 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |