Dams in St. Lucie County, Florida
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 Rated | 26 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1958 |
| G79 Control Structure | High | Not Rated | 23 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1958 |
| Capron Trail #2 | High | Fair | 15 | Irrigation | |
| Capron Trail #1 | High | Fair | 12 | Irrigation | |
| S-49 | Significant | Not Rated | 53 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| S-50 | Significant | Not Rated | 42 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1961 |
| S-99 | Significant | Not Rated | 30 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1961 |
| Control Strct #1 | Low | Not Rated | 27 | Irrigation | 1970 |
| G-81 | Low | Not Rated | 22 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1953 |
| Water Control Structure 2 | Low | Not Rated | 17 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1981 |
| Control Struc #3 | Low | Not Rated | 14 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1962 |
| Control Struc #2 | Low | Not Rated | 14 | Irrigation | 1959 |