Herbert Hoover Dike - Ciz D

High Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateFlorida
CountyGlades
Nearest CityOKEECHOBEE
River/StreamKissimmee River Basin
Coordinates27.02146, -81.00780

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length72,600 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8,519,000 acre-ft
Max Storage8,519,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage4,596,000 acre-ft
Surface Area467,200 acres
Drainage Area5,600 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Jacksonville District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Last Inspection04/29/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDFL36001
Federal IDFL36001D

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