G-58 is a concrete dam located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About G-58

G-58 is a dam in Miami-Dade, Florida. The dam is owned by Sfwmd (local government). It impounds the Arch Creek near North Miami Beach.

The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 50 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/03/1905. That was over 121 years ago.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateFlorida
CountyMiami-Dade
Nearest CityNorth Miami Beach
River/StreamArch Creek
Coordinates25.90060, -80.16240

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length50 ft
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage200 acre-ft
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge300 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerSFWMD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection07/03/1905
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDFL76005
Federal IDFL76005
More InfoState Dam Safety Program