Lake Owaissa Farms Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Owaissa Farms Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 31.3% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 57 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00464 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
M.C. CLESKEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Owaissa Farms Dam?
Lake Owaissa Farms Dam 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 Lake Owaissa Farms Dam?
Lake Owaissa Farms Dam is owned by M.C. CLESKEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Owaissa Farms Dam built?
Lake Owaissa Farms Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Lake Owaissa Farms Dam?
Lake Owaissa Farms Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Owaissa Farms Dam?
Lake Owaissa Farms Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Lake Owaissa Farms Dam last inspected?
Lake Owaissa Farms Dam was last inspected on May 12, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.