Herbert Hoover Dike - CIZ F

Florida — Okeechobee County — Kissimmee River Basin

Location

StateFlorida
CountyOkeechobee
RiverKissimmee River Basin
Coordinates27.20247, -80.81615

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length87,930 ft
NID Storage8,519,000 acre-ft
Max Storage8,519,000 acre-ft
Surface Area467,200 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 29, 2022
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Jacksonville District
Other NameHHD CIZ F

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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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