Structure No. 44 dam
Structure No. 44
Structure No. 44, also known as Structure S-44, is a state-owned flood risk reduction structure located in North Palm Beach, Florida. Completed in 1958, this dam stands at a height of 19 feet and has a structural height of 17 feet, with a length of 78 feet. It serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the C-17 (Earman River Canal), providing a crucial defense against potentially devastating inundation events in the region.
With a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 201 acre-feet, Structure No. 44 plays a vital role in managing water flow and reducing flood hazards in the area. Despite its age, the dam is in satisfactory condition according to a 2014 assessment, ensuring its continued effectiveness in protecting the surrounding community. However, its high hazard potential underscores the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its long-term reliability in safeguarding the local environment and population from flooding risks.
Managed by the state of Florida and situated within the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County, Structure No. 44 is a key component of the region's water resource infrastructure. With its strategic location and functional design, this dam represents a critical investment in climate resilience and disaster preparedness, highlighting the ongoing efforts to mitigate flood risks and safeguard communities in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Structure No. 44 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Loxahatchee River Near Jupiter | 20 cfs | → |
| St Lucie Canal Abv S-80 Nr Stuart Fl | 19 cfs | → |
| Hillsboro Canal At S-6 Near Shawano | 128 cfs | → |
| St. Lucie Canal Below S-308 | 60 cfs | → |
| Hillsboro Canal Below S351 Nr South Bay Fla | 57 cfs | → |
| N New River Canal Below S351 Nr South Bay Fla | 85 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Structure No. 44.
Boat launches
- Juno Road 2097, Palm Beach County
- Bert Winters Park
- North Australian Avenue West Palm Beach
- Pga Boulevard Palm Beach Gardens
- Currie Park
- Burt Reynolds Park - West
Campgrounds
- River Camp
- Jonathan Dickinson State Park
- Eaglesview Equestrian Camp
- Youth Camp
- Kitching Creek Primitive Camp
- Scrubjay Camp Site
Track Structure No. 44 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Structure No. 44
Where does the data for Structure No. 44 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Structure No. 44.