S-155

C-51 CANAL· Palm Beach, Florida· Other· 18 ft tall
Significant Hazard Flood Risk Reduction State Government

Key Takeaway

S-155 is classified as significant hazard in Florida. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 43.2% in FL)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeOther
Max Storage7.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage6.2K acre-ft
Surface Area440 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDFL00427

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

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

SFWMD

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of S-155?

S-155 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates S-155?

S-155 is owned by SFWMD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of S-155?

S-155 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is S-155?

S-155 has a dam height of 18 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.