Control Struc #2
Control Struc #2 is an other dam located in St. Lucie County, Florida, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Control Struc #2
The primary purpose of Control Struc #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by North St. Lucie River Water Control District (local government). It impounds the Ten Mile Creek (c-7) near Fort Pierce.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 75 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 272 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 71 square miles. Completed in 1959, 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 04/19/1994. That was over 31 years ago.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | St. Lucie |
| Nearest City | Fort Pierce |
| River/Stream | Ten Mile Creek (c-7) |
| Coordinates | 27.40292, -80.39890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 75 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 272 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 272 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 71 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,175 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | NORTH ST. LUCIE RIVER WATER CONTROL DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00413 |
| Federal ID | FL00413 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |