Rufe Wysong Dam and Navigation Lock
Key Takeaway
Rufe Wysong Dam and Navigation Lock is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 31.3% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 87 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00431 |
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
SWFWMD
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Rufe Wysong Dam and Navigation Lock?
Rufe Wysong Dam and Navigation Lock 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 Rufe Wysong Dam and Navigation Lock?
Rufe Wysong Dam and Navigation Lock is owned by SWFWMD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rufe Wysong Dam and Navigation Lock built?
Rufe Wysong Dam and Navigation Lock was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Rufe Wysong Dam and Navigation Lock?
Rufe Wysong Dam and Navigation Lock serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rufe Wysong Dam and Navigation Lock?
Rufe Wysong Dam and Navigation Lock 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 Rufe Wysong Dam and Navigation Lock last inspected?
Rufe Wysong Dam and Navigation Lock was last inspected on April 20, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.