Rufe Wysong Dam and Navigation Lock

Florida — Sumter County — WITHLACOOCHEE RIVER

Location

StateFlorida
CountySumter
RiverWITHLACOOCHEE RIVER
Coordinates28.82000, -82.18000

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length360 ft
NID Storage1,300 acre-ft
Max Storage1,300 acre-ft
Surface Area87 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionSeptember 5, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerSWFWMD
Other NameCarlsons Landing Fabridam

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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