S-29 is an other dam located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 168 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About S-29
The primary purpose of S-29 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 Miami Shores.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 168 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 162 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,410 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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 01/30/2024.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Miami-Dade |
| Nearest City | Miami Shores |
| River/Stream | Snake Creek Canal (c-9) |
| Coordinates | 25.92908, -80.15149 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 168 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,410 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,410 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,362 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 162 acres |
| Max Discharge | 4,680 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Sfwmd |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00407 |
| Federal ID | FL00407 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |