S-30 is an other dam located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About S-30

The primary purpose of S-30 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 Snake Creek Canal (c-9) near Miramar.

The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 60 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 292 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 07/12/1905. That was over 121 years ago.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateFlorida
CountyMiami-Dade
Nearest CityMiramar
River/StreamSnake Creek Canal (c-9)
Coordinates25.95000, -80.43000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeOther
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length60 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage292 acre-ft
Max Storage292 acre-ft
Normal Storage258 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerSFWMD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection07/12/1905
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDFL00383
Federal IDFL00383
More InfoState Dam Safety Program