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Florida — Miami-Dade County — BISCAYNE CANAL (C-8)

Location

StateFlorida
CountyMiami-Dade
RiverBISCAYNE CANAL (C-8)
Coordinates25.87000, -80.18000

Physical Characteristics

NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length124 ft
NID Storage1,247 acre-ft
Max Storage1,247 acre-ft
Surface Area59 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionNovember 26, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeOther
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerSFWMD

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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