Herbert Hoover Dike - CIZ A

Florida — Palm Beach County — Kissimmee River Basin

Location

StateFlorida
CountyPalm Beach
RiverKissimmee River Basin
Coordinates26.85151, -80.64172

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length153,700 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 InspectionMarch 31, 2023
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

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

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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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