Summary
Built in 1975, this dam stands at 18 feet tall with a length of 64 feet, providing a storage capacity of 2522 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and not yet rated condition assessment, S-235 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the Jacksonville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, S-235 has not been modified since its construction and lacks certain features such as spillways or outlet gates. With its primary purpose being flood risk reduction, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure in the region's water resource management. While it has not been inspected since July 1905, the state agencies responsible for permitting, inspection, and enforcement ensure its continued operation and safety.
Although the specific details of emergency preparedness, risk assessment, and management measures are not provided in the data, S-235 remains a key component in the overall water management system in Glades County, Florida. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water resources, structures like S-235 will play an increasingly important role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the safety of nearby communities.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
64 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
LEVEE D3 CONNECTING CANAL |
Primary Dam Type |
Other |
Surface Area |
140 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
2522 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
18 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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