Little River Farms
Key Takeaway
Little River Farms is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 70% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 99 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1994 |
| NID ID | FL00587 |
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
J.E. MESSER & OSCAR KNOX III
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Little River Farms?
Little River Farms 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 Little River Farms?
Little River Farms is owned by J.E. MESSER & OSCAR KNOX III (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little River Farms built?
Little River Farms 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 Little River Farms?
Little River Farms serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Little River Farms?
Little River Farms has a dam height of 28 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 Little River Farms last inspected?
Little River Farms was last inspected on May 13, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.