Water Control Structure 2
Key Takeaway
Water Control Structure 2 is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 24.8% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 36 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 752 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1982 |
| NID ID | FL01010 |
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
FT PIERCE FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Water Control Structure 2?
Water Control Structure 2 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 Water Control Structure 2?
Water Control Structure 2 is owned by FT PIERCE FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Water Control Structure 2 built?
Water Control Structure 2 was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Water Control Structure 2?
Water Control Structure 2 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 Water Control Structure 2?
Water Control Structure 2 has a dam height of 13 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 Water Control Structure 2 last inspected?
Water Control Structure 2 was last inspected on April 19, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.