Laramore Dam
Key Takeaway
Laramore Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 48.9% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 31 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00098 |
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
HERMAN LARAMORE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Laramore Dam?
Laramore 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 Laramore Dam?
Laramore Dam is owned by HERMAN LARAMORE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Laramore Dam built?
Laramore Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Laramore Dam?
Laramore Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Laramore Dam?
Laramore Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Laramore Dam last inspected?
Laramore Dam was last inspected on May 10, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.