Enrico Wsp dam
Enrico Wsp
Enrico Wsp, located in Okeechobee, Florida, is a privately owned water storage structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1991. This Earth dam stands at 7 feet tall and stretches 6410 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 270 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.1 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating (3) and is regulated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
With a primary purpose categorized as "Other," Enrico Wsp serves as a crucial water management infrastructure in the region, providing necessary storage capacity during periods of heavy rainfall or flooding. The dam's operational features include other controlled outlet gates and an uncontrolled spillway type. While the dam has not been assessed for its current condition, it has not been rated and meets state inspection, permitting, and enforcement regulations as required by the FDEP.
Enrico Wsp plays a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area, contributing to flood control and water supply stability. As a significant structure under state jurisdiction, the dam's construction, inspection, and operational protocols are overseen by the appropriate regulatory agencies to ensure public safety and environmental protection. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Enrico Wsp serves as an intriguing case study of private water infrastructure that plays a crucial role in sustaining the region's water resources.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Enrico Wsp -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mosquito Creek Nr Okeechobee | 0 cfs | → |
| Wolff Creek Nr Okeechobee | 0 cfs | → |
| Williamson Ditch Nr Okeechobee | 1 cfs | → |
| Taylor Creek At Grassy Island Nr Okeechobee | 11 cfs | → |
| Popash Slough Nr Okeechobee | 0 cfs | → |
| St. Lucie Canal Below S-308 | 110 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Enrico Wsp.
Boat launches
- U.S. 441 10654, Okeechobee
- Southwest Wood Street Martin County
- Boat Ramp Okeechobee
- Conners Highway Martin County
- Southwest Citrus Boulevard 21479, Indiantown
- Indian Prairie, Okeechobee
Campgrounds
- Florida Trail Primitive Camping
- Okee-Tantie Campground And Marina
- Indian Prairie Canal Ra
- Yates Marsh South
- Yates Marsh North
- Chandler Slough East Campsite
Fishing spots
Track Enrico Wsp in the Snoflo app
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About Enrico Wsp
Where does the data for Enrico Wsp come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Enrico Wsp.