S-194
S-194 is an other dam located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About S-194
The primary purpose of S-194 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 Princeton Canal (c-102) near Princeton.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 56 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 43 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,039 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years 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 07/06/1905. That was over 121 years ago.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Miami-Dade |
| Nearest City | Princeton |
| River/Stream | Princeton Canal (c-102) |
| Coordinates | 25.58000, -80.47000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 56 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,039 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,039 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 961 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SFWMD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/06/1905 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00381 |
| Federal ID | FL00381 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |