Lateral C Structure dam
Lateral C Structure
Lateral C Structure, located in Vero Beach, Florida, is a privately owned dam that plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction and irrigation in the area. Built in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet and has a length of 52 feet. With a storage capacity of 786 acre-feet and a surface area of 60 acres, it serves as a key infrastructure for managing water resources in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential, Lateral C Structure is regulated by the state of Florida and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam is designed to handle maximum discharges, although no spillway type or width is specified in the data. The primary purpose of this dam is flood risk reduction, and it is also utilized for irrigation purposes, highlighting its importance in sustaining agriculture and mitigating water-related risks in the area.
With its location along the Lateral C Canal, Lateral C Structure is a crucial component of the water management system in Indian River County. Although not rated for its condition assessment, this dam continues to play a vital role in safeguarding the surrounding communities from potential flooding events. As a significant infrastructure project with a history dating back to the 1960s, Lateral C Structure stands as a testament to the importance of efficient water resource management and climate resilience in Florida.
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 Lateral C Structure -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Main Canal At Vero Beach | 18 cfs | → |
| South Canal Nr Vero Beach | 43 cfs | → |
| North Canal Near Vero Beach | 25 cfs | → |
| South Prong St.Sebastian River Nr Sebastian | 64 cfs | → |
| S-253 Weir Near Fort Drum | · | → |
| Fellsmere Canal Nr Micco | 67 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lateral C Structure.
Boat launches
- Olso Rd
- Riverside Park
- Macwilliams Park
- Round Island Park
- West Angle Road 9300-10236, Fort Pierce
- North Causeway Island Park
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Lateral C Structure 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 Lateral C Structure
Where does the data for Lateral C Structure 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 Lateral C Structure.