Mcarthur 4 Frs
Mcarthur 4 Frs is an earth dam located in Okeechobee County, Florida, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mcarthur 4 Frs
The primary purpose of Mcarthur 4 Frs is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Mcarthur Farms (private). It impounds the None near Okeechobee.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 9,358 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 39 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 274 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Okeechobee |
| Nearest City | Okeechobee |
| River/Stream | None |
| Coordinates | 27.41000, -80.81000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 9,358 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 274 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 274 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 29 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MCARTHUR FARMS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL83659 |
| Federal ID | FL83659 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |