G-54 is a concrete dam located in Broward County, Florida, built in 1917. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 157 ft long, taller than 83% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About G-54
The primary purpose of G-54 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 North New River Canal near Fern Crest Village.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 157 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 200 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,077 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 80 square miles. Completed in 1917, the structure is over a century old.
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 11/19/2024.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Broward |
| Nearest City | Fern Crest Village |
| River/Stream | North New River Canal |
| Coordinates | 26.09490, -80.22970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 157 ft |
| Year Completed | 1917 (109 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,077 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,077 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,792 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 200 acres |
| Drainage Area | 80 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Sfwmd |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00172 |
| Federal ID | FL00172 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |