Herbert Hoover Dike - CIZ B

Glades County, Florida (near CLEWISTON)

River/Stream: Kissimmee River Basin

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
35 ft
Dam Length
196,130 ft
Reservoir Storage
8,519,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1965
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2024-04-25

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
FL36001
State
Florida (FL)
Coordinates
26.80867, -80.98156
Age
61 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.