City of Tampa Waterworks Dam
Key Takeaway
City of Tampa Waterworks Dam is classified as high hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 78.8% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 11.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 297 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 21,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00169 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF TAMPA
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of City of Tampa Waterworks Dam?
City of Tampa Waterworks Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates City of Tampa Waterworks Dam?
City of Tampa Waterworks Dam is owned by CITY OF TAMPA (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was City of Tampa Waterworks Dam built?
City of Tampa Waterworks Dam was completed in 1945, making it 81 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 Tampa Waterworks Dam?
City of Tampa Waterworks Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is City of Tampa Waterworks Dam?
City of Tampa Waterworks Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Tampa Waterworks Dam last inspected?
City of Tampa Waterworks Dam was last inspected on August 21, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.