Keystone Lake Water Conservation Structure
Key Takeaway
Keystone Lake Water Conservation Structure is classified as significant hazard in Florida. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 6 ft (taller than 0.3% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 40 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 510 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 431 acres |
| NID ID | FL12038 |
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
SWFWMD
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Keystone Lake Water Conservation Structure?
Keystone Lake Water Conservation Structure 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 Keystone Lake Water Conservation Structure?
Keystone Lake Water Conservation Structure is owned by SWFWMD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Keystone Lake Water Conservation Structure?
Keystone Lake Water Conservation Structure serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Keystone Lake Water Conservation Structure?
Keystone Lake Water Conservation Structure has a dam height of 6 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 Keystone Lake Water Conservation Structure last inspected?
Keystone Lake Water Conservation Structure was last inspected on April 20, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.