S-41
S-41 is an other dam located in Palm Beach County, Florida, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About S-41
The primary purpose of S-41 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Sfwmd (local government). It impounds the C-16 (boynton Canal) near Ocean Ridge.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 149 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,923 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50,000 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 03/26/2024.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Palm Beach |
| Nearest City | Ocean Ridge |
| River/Stream | C-16 (boynton Canal) |
| Coordinates | 26.53000, -80.05000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 149 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,923 acres |
| Max Discharge | 5,300 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SFWMD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/26/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00341 |
| Federal ID | FL00341 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |