Lake Maggiore Operable Structure
Key Takeaway
Lake Maggiore Operable Structure is classified as low hazard in Florida. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 10.3% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 55 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 769 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 384 acres |
| NID ID | FL78000 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Maggiore Operable Structure?
Lake Maggiore Operable Structure is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Maggiore Operable Structure?
Lake Maggiore Operable Structure is owned by CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Lake Maggiore Operable Structure?
Lake Maggiore Operable 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 Lake Maggiore Operable Structure?
Lake Maggiore Operable Structure has a dam height of 9 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 Lake Maggiore Operable Structure last inspected?
Lake Maggiore Operable Structure was last inspected on April 1, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.