Larson #2 Fwrs dam
Larson #2 Fwrs
Larson #2 Fwrs, located in Okeechobee, Florida, is a privately owned irrigation structure designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1989. This earth dam has a height of 6 feet and a length of 4550 feet, with a storage capacity of 159 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of irrigation and is situated on the Kissimmee River, managed by the Jacksonville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
With a low hazard potential and a "Not Rated" condition assessment, Larson #2 Fwrs has not been inspected since April 1994. Despite its minimal risk, the structure does not have an emergency action plan (EAP) or updated inundation maps prepared. The dam's location in a drainage area of 0.32 square miles highlights its importance in water resource management for agricultural activities in the region.
Overall, Larson #2 Fwrs plays a crucial role in providing irrigation water for the surrounding area, but there are potential concerns regarding its lack of recent inspections and emergency preparedness. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and address these issues to ensure the continued safety and efficacy of this important infrastructure.
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 Larson #2 Fwrs -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fish Slough Nr Basinger | 1 cfs | → |
| Cypress Slough Near Basinger | 1 cfs | → |
| Taylor Creek Nr Okeechobee | 1 cfs | → |
| Otter Creek Nr Okeechobee | 1 cfs | → |
| Fort Drum Cr At Sunshine St Pky Nr Ft Drum | 3 cfs | → |
| Taylor Creek At Grassy Island Nr Okeechobee | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Larson #2 Fwrs.
Boat launches
- Starvation Slough Access Road - Ungated Okeechobee County
- 65-D Access Road 570, Lorida
- Lake Boulevard 2000, Lorida
- 98 Boat Ramp
- L-78 Indian River County
- Florida 70 24501, Okeechobee
Campgrounds
- Kissimmee Prairie State Park
- Family Campground
- Chandler Slough East Campsite
- Yates Marsh North
- Yates Marsh South
- Town Of Kicco Campsite
Fishing spots
Track Larson #2 Fwrs 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 Larson #2 Fwrs
Where does the data for Larson #2 Fwrs 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 Larson #2 Fwrs.