FLOOD REDUCTION EFFICIENCY OF THE WATER-MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN DADE COUNTY (MIAMI), FLORIDA.
By: Bradley G. Waller
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Abstract
Two tropical weather systems, Hurricane Donna (1960) and Tropical Storm Dennis (1981), produced nearly equivalent amounts of rainfall in a 48-hour period south of the Miami (Florida) area. These two systems caused extensive flooding over a 600-square mile area, which is primarily agricultural and low density residential. The 1960 and 1981 storms caused the highest water levels recorded in south Dade County since flood-control measures were initiated for south Florida in 1949. Ground-water levels during both storms rose 4 to 8 feet over most of the area causing widespread inundation. Operation of the water-management system in 1981 provided flood protection and rapid recession of ground-water levels thereby minimizing damage.
Suggested Citation
Waller, B.G., 1986, FLOOD REDUCTION EFFICIENCY OF THE WATER-MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN DADE COUNTY (MIAMI), FLORIDA., Water Forum '86: World Water Issues in Evolution, Proceedings of the Conference., Long Beach, CA, USA, p. 897-902.
| Publication type | Conference Paper |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | FLOOD REDUCTION EFFICIENCY OF THE WATER-MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN DADE COUNTY (MIAMI), FLORIDA. |
| ISBN | 0872625451 |
| Year Published | 1986 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | ASCE |
| Publisher location | New York, NY, USA |
| First page | 897 |
| Last page | 902 |
| Conference Title | Water Forum '86: World Water Issues in Evolution, Proceedings of the Conference. |
| Conference Location | Long Beach, CA, USA |