Dry Lake 1 Wsp

NONE· Okeechobee, Florida· Built 1990· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Dry Lake 1 Wsp is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 3.4% in FL)
Dam Length5,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage139 acre-ft
Normal Storage107 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge5 cfs
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)
NID IDFL83661

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 7, 1994
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: FDEP

Ownership

DRY LAKE DAIRY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dry Lake 1 Wsp?

Dry Lake 1 Wsp is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Dry Lake 1 Wsp?

Dry Lake 1 Wsp is owned by DRY LAKE DAIRY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dry Lake 1 Wsp built?

Dry Lake 1 Wsp was completed in 1990, making it 36 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Dry Lake 1 Wsp?

Dry Lake 1 Wsp serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dry Lake 1 Wsp?

Dry Lake 1 Wsp has a dam height of 7 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Dry Lake 1 Wsp last inspected?

Dry Lake 1 Wsp was last inspected on June 7, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.