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Des02 is a private dam located in DeSoto, Florida, with a primary purpose of tailings storage.
This earth dam stands at 7.26 feet high and has a storage capacity of 773.97 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 192.84 acre-feet. The dam spans a length of 7191 feet and covers a surface area of 73 acres, impounding an unnamed pond in the area.
While the hazard potential of Des02 is currently listed as undetermined and its condition has not been rated, the dam is regulated and permitted by the state of Florida. The dam is inspected, enforced, and has an emergency action plan in place. Located in a drainage area with no associated locks or spillways, Des02 serves as a vital structure for water resource management in the region, under the jurisdiction of the Jacksonville District.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Des02 an intriguing case study for private dam operations in Florida. With its unique purpose, storage capacity, and regulatory status, this dam highlights the importance of effective management and maintenance practices to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in the state.
Dam Length |
7191 |
Dam Height |
7.26 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED POND |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
73 |
Nid Storage |
773.97 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
7 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Prairie Point Camp
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Oak Grove Camp
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W. P. Franklin
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Panther Point
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Site H1
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Site G1
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A Point Approximately 1/2 Mile South Of Sr 771 At El Jobean To The River'S Mouth In The Vicinity Of Hog Island
A Point Just Upriver Of The Us 41 Highway Crossing To The Sarasota/Charlotte County Line
County Road 780 Bridge To State Road 72 Bridge
Approximately River Mile 18 To A Point Just Upriver Of The Us 41 Highway Crossing
Begins Downstream Of The State Road 72 Bridge To The Southern Boundary Of Myakka River State Park
The Southern Boundary Of The Myakka River State Park To Ends Approximately At River Mile 23 Where Riverfront Residential Development Begins