G-119 Dam, Florida, USA

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Quick Facts About G-119 Dam

Location: Miami-Dade, Florida
Coordinates: 25.7612, -80.477203
River: Tamiami Canal (C4) River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1966
Dam Height: 14 ft (4 m)
Dam Length: 120 ft (37 m)
Dam Capacity: 40,000 acre-ft (49,339 Ml)

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G-119 Dam Information

G-119 Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 2 miles from Belen, Miami-Dade, Florida.

The dam, which is on the Tamiami Canal (C4) River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by SFWMD and commissioned in 1966 and is currently owned by SFWMD.

G-119 Dam Structure

The G-119 Dam is approximately 120 feet (37 m) long, 14 feet (4 m) high and has a structural volume of 469 cubic yards (358 cubic metres).

G-119 Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 30,000 acre-ft (37,004 Ml) and maximum capacity of 40,000 acre-ft (49,339 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 78 acres (32 ha) and the total catchment area is 30 square miles (78 square kilometres).

G-119 Dam Spillway

The dam has a 12 feet (4 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 200 cubic feet per second (6 cubic metres per second).

G-119 Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

G-119 Dam
Miami-Dade, Florida
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 14 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 120 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 40,000 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 30 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

G-119 Dam Weather

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G-119 Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the G-119 Dam?

G-119 Dam is in Florida.

In which county is the G-119 Dam?

G-119 Dam is in Miami-Dade County.

How high is the G-119 Dam?

G-119 Dam is 14 feet high.

How long is the G-119 Dam?

G-119 Dam is 120 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

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. 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

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, 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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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