Control Strct #1
Key Takeaway
Control Strct #1 is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 68.6% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 64 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 278 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 40 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1998 |
| NID ID | FL00410 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
NORTH ST. LUCIE RIVER WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
Local Government
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High Hazard 15 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Control Strct #1?
Control Strct #1 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 Control Strct #1?
Control Strct #1 is owned by NORTH ST. LUCIE RIVER WATER CONTROL DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Control Strct #1 built?
Control Strct #1 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Control Strct #1?
Control Strct #1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Control Strct #1?
Control Strct #1 has a dam height of 27 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.
When was Control Strct #1 last inspected?
Control Strct #1 was last inspected on April 19, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.