G-119 is an earth dam located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 120 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 G-119
The primary purpose of G-119 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Sfwmd (local government). It impounds the Tamiami Canal (c4) near Belen.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 78 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 40,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 30 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 07/06/1905. That was over 121 years ago.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Miami-Dade |
| Nearest City | Belen |
| River/Stream | Tamiami Canal (c4) |
| Coordinates | 25.76120, -80.47720 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 78 acres |
| Drainage Area | 30 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Sfwmd |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/06/1905 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL76004 |
| Federal ID | FL76004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |