S-176
S-176 is an other dam located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About S-176
The primary purpose of S-176 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 Aerojet Canal (c-111).
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 72 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 71 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,639 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/10/1905. That was over 120 years ago.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Miami-Dade |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Aerojet Canal (c-111) |
| Coordinates | 25.48000, -80.56000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 72 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,639 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,639 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,542 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 71 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,100 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SFWMD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/10/1905 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00373 |
| Federal ID | FL00373 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |