Dry Lake 1 Wsp dam
Dry Lake 1 Wsp
Dry Lake 1 Wsp, located in Okeechobee, Florida, is a privately owned water storage structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1990. This earth dam has a height of 7 feet and a length of 5000 feet, with a storage capacity of 139 acre-feet and a surface area of 20 acres. The dam is primarily used for purposes other than flood control or water supply, and is regulated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition has not been rated, and it has not been inspected since June 1994. The risk assessment for Dry Lake 1 Wsp is moderate, highlighting the need for updated inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety and efficiency of the structure. With a drainage area of 0.03 square miles and a maximum discharge of 5 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a critical role in managing water resources in the region.
Overall, Dry Lake 1 Wsp serves as a vital water storage facility in Okeechobee County, Florida, with the potential for increased risk due to its outdated inspection and maintenance records. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and maintain structures like Dry Lake 1 Wsp to ensure their continued functionality and safety in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Dry Lake 1 Wsp -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Creek At Grassy Island Nr Okeechobee | 2 cfs | → |
| Wolff Creek Nr Okeechobee | 0 cfs | → |
| Williamson Ditch Nr Okeechobee | 0 cfs | → |
| Popash Slough Nr Okeechobee | 0 cfs | → |
| Taylor Creek Nr Okeechobee | 1 cfs | → |
| Otter Creek Nr Okeechobee | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dry Lake 1 Wsp.
Boat launches
- Boat Ramp Okeechobee
- 65-D Access Road 570, Lorida
- Florida 70 24501, Okeechobee
- U.S. 441 10654, Okeechobee
- Indian Prairie, Okeechobee
- Florida 70 1970, Lake Placid
Campgrounds
- Yates Marsh South
- Yates Marsh North
- Chandler Slough East Campsite
- Okee-Tantie Campground And Marina
- Indian Prairie Canal Ra
- Kissimmee Prairie State Park
Fishing spots
Track Dry Lake 1 Wsp in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Dry Lake 1 Wsp
Where does the data for Dry Lake 1 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 Dry Lake 1 Wsp.