Dams in Palm Beach County, Florida
9Total Dams
1High Hazard
4Significant
Dam Safety in Palm Beach County, Florida
Palm Beach County has 9 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 4 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Palm Beach County is 68 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is C-51 Reservoir at 44 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure No. 44 | High | Satisfactory | 19 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1958 |
| S-41 | Significant | Not Rated | 26 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1965 |
| S-46 | Significant | Not Rated | 26 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1958 |
| S-155 | Significant | Not Rated | 21 | Flood Risk Reduction | |
| S-40 | Significant | Not Rated | 17 | Flood Risk Reduction | |
| C-51 Reservoir | Low | Not Rated | 44 | ||
| Corbett Levee | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Flood Risk Reduction | |
| G-92 | Low | Not Rated | 22 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1953 |
| C-18 | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1952 |