S-40
S-40 is an other dam located in Palm Beach County, Florida. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About S-40
The primary purpose of S-40 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-15 Canal near Delray Beach.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 87 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,150 acre-feet.
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 03/05/2024.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Palm Beach |
| Nearest City | Delray Beach |
| River/Stream | C-15 Canal |
| Coordinates | 26.42000, -80.07000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,044 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 87 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SFWMD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00342 |
| Federal ID | FL00342 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |