S-38b
S-38b is an other dam located in Broward County, Florida, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About S-38b
The primary purpose of S-38b 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 L-36 Borrow Canal.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 90 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 440 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 07/11/1905. That was over 120 years ago.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Broward |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | L-36 Borrow Canal |
| Coordinates | 26.30000, -80.29000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 90 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SFWMD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/1905 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00696 |
| Federal ID | FL00696 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |