S-338 is an other dam located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 46 ft long, taller than 55% 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 embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About S-338
S-338 is a dam in Miami-Dade, Florida. The dam is owned by Sfwmd (local government). It impounds the Canal 1 near New Tamiami Airport.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 46 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 242 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 12/14/2023.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Miami-Dade |
| Nearest City | New Tamiami Airport |
| River/Stream | Canal 1 |
| Coordinates | 25.66000, -80.48000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 46 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 242 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 242 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Sfwmd |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00690 |
| Federal ID | FL00690 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |