G-86s
G-86s is an earth dam located in Broward County, Florida, built in 1993. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About G-86s
The primary purpose of G-86s 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 C-11 Canal near Weston.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 47 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 320 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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 07/12/1905. That was over 120 years ago.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Broward |
| Nearest City | Weston |
| River/Stream | C-11 Canal |
| Coordinates | 26.05960, -80.43460 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SFWMD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/1905 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL74007 |
| Federal ID | FL74007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |