Control Struc #3
Key Takeaway
Control Struc #3 is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 28.3% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 44 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 35 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 680 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1992 |
| NID ID | FL01009 |
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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What is the hazard classification of Control Struc #3?
Control Struc #3 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 Struc #3?
Control Struc #3 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 Struc #3 built?
Control Struc #3 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Struc #3?
Control Struc #3 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Control Struc #3?
Control Struc #3 has a dam height of 14 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 Struc #3 last inspected?
Control Struc #3 was last inspected on April 19, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.