12Total Dams
4High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in St. Lucie County, Florida
St. Lucie County has 12 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in St. Lucie County is 63 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is S-49 at 53 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G78 Control Structure | High | Not assessed | 26 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1958 |
| G79 Control Structure | High | Not assessed | 23 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1958 |
| Capron Trail #2 | High | Fair | 15 | Irrigation | |
| Capron Trail #1 | High | Fair | 12 | Irrigation | |
| S-49 | Significant | Not assessed | 53 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| S-50 | Significant | Not assessed | 42 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1961 |
| S-99 | Significant | Not assessed | 30 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1961 |
| Control Strct #1 | Low | Not assessed | 27 | Irrigation | 1970 |
| G-81 | Low | Not assessed | 22 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1953 |
| Water Control Structure 2 | Low | Not assessed | 17 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1981 |
| Control Struc #3 | Low | Not assessed | 14 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1962 |
| Control Struc #2 | Low | Not assessed | 14 | Irrigation | 1959 |