Specifications

Section 6 The Selected Alternative Plan
EAA Storage Reservoirs Revised Draft PIR and EIS February 2006
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6.1.5 Canals
6.1.5.1 Perimeter Canal
The functions of perimeter canals, C-601 and C-602, are for seepage collection
and conveyance of reservoir outlet flows. The canals are also required as a
borrow source for construction of levees. The new perimeter canals will capture
seepage to the western, northern, and eastern boundaries. Seepage along the
reservoirs southern boundary will be captured by the existing STA 3/4 supply
canal.
6.1.5.2 C-601 Canal
Canal C-601 is the Cell 1 perimeter seepage/conveyance canal. The canal is
located along the Cell 1 northern and eastern boundaries. The north section of
C-601 is used for both seepage collection and conveyance of Cell 2 discharge
through the S-607 structure. The eastern reach of C-601 is used for seepage
collection. Seepage flows in the canal are collected by the S-610 pump station
and returned to the reservoir.
6.1.5.3 C-602 Canal
Canal C-602 is the Cell 2 perimeter seepage canal. The canal is located along
the Cell 2 northern and western boundaries. The north section of C-601 is used
for both seepage collection and conveyance of Cell 2 discharge through the S-607
structure. The eastern reach of C-601 is used for seepage collection.
6.1.6 Canal Modifications
6.1.6.1 Miami Canal
The design capacity of the Miami Canal is 3,000 cfs. The conveyance capacity of
the Miami Canal would have to be increased by approximately 50% as
determined by the hydraulic analysis. The increase in capacity requirements
necessitated an enlargement of an approximate 9 mile section of canal. All of
this work will be performed within the existing SFWMD right of way of the
Miami Canal.
6.1.6.2 North New River Canal
The design capacity of the North New River Canal is 4,000 cfs. The conveyance
capacity of the North New River Canal would have to be increased by
approximately 150% as determined by the hydraulic analysis. The increase in
capacity requirements necessitated an enlargement of an approximate 22.5 mile
section of canal between the reservoir and Lake Okeechobee. The North New