G-56
G-56 is an other dam located in Broward County, Florida, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About G-56
G-56 is a dam in Broward, Florida. The dam is owned by Sfwmd (local government). It impounds the Hillsboro Canal near Boca Raton Delimited Area.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 200 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 75 square miles. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century 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 12/10/2024.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Broward |
| Nearest City | Boca Raton Delimited Area |
| River/Stream | Hillsboro Canal |
| Coordinates | 26.32780, -80.13160 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,405 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 200 acres |
| Drainage Area | 75 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | SFWMD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00171 |
| Federal ID | FL00171 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |