Suber Cattle CO Dam
Key Takeaway
Suber Cattle CO Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 61.4% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 1,060 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 680 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 538 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,680 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00104 |
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
SUBER FAMILY FARM, INC. (JAMES H. THOMPSON, ET AL)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Suber Cattle CO Dam?
Suber Cattle CO 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 Suber Cattle CO Dam?
Suber Cattle CO Dam is owned by SUBER FAMILY FARM, INC. (JAMES H. THOMPSON, ET AL) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Suber Cattle CO Dam built?
Suber Cattle CO Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Suber Cattle CO Dam?
Suber Cattle CO Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, 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 Suber Cattle CO Dam?
Suber Cattle CO Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Suber Cattle CO Dam last inspected?
Suber Cattle CO Dam was last inspected on May 12, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.