C-44 Reservoir

C-44 (St. Lucie)-OS· Martin, Florida· Built 2021· Earth· 30 ft tall
High Hazard Other Federal Government

Key Takeaway

C-44 Reservoir is classified as high hazard in Florida. It was completed in 2021 and is 5 years old. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 71.1% in FL)
Dam Length49,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage65.7K acre-ft
Normal Storage50.6K acre-ft
Surface Area3,420 acres
Max Discharge1,100 cfs
Year Completed2021 (5 years old)
NID IDFL29000

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SWFWMD

Ownership

South Florida Water Management District;USACE - Jacksonville District

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of C-44 Reservoir?

C-44 Reservoir is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates C-44 Reservoir?

C-44 Reservoir is owned by South Florida Water Management District;USACE - Jacksonville District (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was C-44 Reservoir built?

C-44 Reservoir was completed in 2021, making it 5 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of C-44 Reservoir?

C-44 Reservoir serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is C-44 Reservoir?

C-44 Reservoir has a dam height of 30 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.