Water Control Structure 2
Water Control Structure 2 is an other dam located in St. Lucie County, Florida, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Water Control Structure 2
The primary purpose of Water Control Structure 2 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 Ft Pierce Farms Water Control District (local government). It impounds the Canal Main No-01 near Ft Pierce.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 36 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 04/19/1994. That was over 31 years ago.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | St. Lucie |
| Nearest City | Ft Pierce |
| River/Stream | Canal Main No-01 |
| Coordinates | 27.51398, -80.42995 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 36 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 752 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | FT PIERCE FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL01010 |
| Federal ID | FL01010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |