City of Lakeland Wetland Treatment System West
Key Takeaway
City of Lakeland Wetland Treatment System West is classified as significant hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is tailings. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 84.7% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 6,850 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | FL11038 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF LAKELAND
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of City of Lakeland Wetland Treatment System West?
City of Lakeland Wetland Treatment System West is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates City of Lakeland Wetland Treatment System West?
City of Lakeland Wetland Treatment System West is owned by CITY OF LAKELAND (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was City of Lakeland Wetland Treatment System West built?
City of Lakeland Wetland Treatment System West was completed in 1995, making it 31 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of City of Lakeland Wetland Treatment System West?
City of Lakeland Wetland Treatment System West serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is City of Lakeland Wetland Treatment System West?
City of Lakeland Wetland Treatment System West has a dam height of 45 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was City of Lakeland Wetland Treatment System West last inspected?
City of Lakeland Wetland Treatment System West was last inspected on January 20, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.