C-51 Reservoir

L-8· Palm Beach, Florida· Earth· 44 ft tall
Low Hazard State Government

Key Takeaway

C-51 Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Florida.

Physical Details

Dam Height 44 ft (taller than 84.3% in FL)
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage500 acre-ft
Surface Area83 acres
NID IDFL36027

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: FDEP

Ownership

South Florida Water Management District SFWMD

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of C-51 Reservoir?

C-51 Reservoir is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates C-51 Reservoir?

C-51 Reservoir is owned by South Florida Water Management District SFWMD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is C-51 Reservoir?

C-51 Reservoir has a dam height of 44 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.