G-65 is a concrete dam located in Broward County, Florida, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 35 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About G-65
The primary purpose of G-65 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 Old Pompano Canal near Pompano Beach.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 35 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 106 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 200 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 01/11/2024.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Broward |
| Nearest City | Pompano Beach |
| River/Stream | Old Pompano Canal |
| Coordinates | 26.23090, -80.15950 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 35 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 106 acres |
| Drainage Area | 200 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Sfwmd |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL74005 |
| Federal ID | FL74005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |