C.W. "Bill" Young Reservoir
Key Takeaway
C.W. "Bill" Young Reservoir is classified as high hazard in Florida. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 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 | 65 ft (taller than 92% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 26,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 45.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 930 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 248 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | FL12013 |
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
TAMPA BAY WATER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of C.W. "Bill" Young Reservoir?
C.W. "Bill" Young Reservoir 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 C.W. "Bill" Young Reservoir?
C.W. "Bill" Young Reservoir is owned by TAMPA BAY WATER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was C.W. "Bill" Young Reservoir built?
C.W. "Bill" Young Reservoir was completed in 2005, making it 21 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 C.W. "Bill" Young Reservoir?
C.W. "Bill" Young Reservoir serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is C.W. "Bill" Young Reservoir?
C.W. "Bill" Young Reservoir has a dam height of 65 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.