G-72
G-72 is a concrete dam located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About G-72
G-72 is a dam in Miami-Dade, Florida. The dam is owned by Sfwmd (local government). It impounds the C-7 Extension Canal near Miami.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 175 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,250 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 30 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.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Miami-Dade |
| Nearest City | Miami |
| River/Stream | C-7 Extension Canal |
| Coordinates | 25.86930, -80.33910 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,050 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 175 acres |
| Drainage Area | 30 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 75 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | SFWMD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL76007 |
| Federal ID | FL76007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |