Lake Seminole Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Seminole Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 31.3% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 320 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00429 |
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
PINELLAS COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Seminole Dam?
Lake Seminole Dam 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 Seminole Dam?
Lake Seminole Dam is owned by PINELLAS COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Seminole Dam built?
Lake Seminole Dam was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Lake Seminole Dam?
Lake Seminole Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Seminole Dam?
Lake Seminole Dam has a dam height of 15 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.