Salt Water Cooling Pond Dam

UNNAMED POND· Hillsborough, Florida· Built 1973· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

Salt Water Cooling Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is tailings.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 10.3% in FL)
Dam Length9,190 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage90 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge40 cfs
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDFL00175

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes

Ownership

GARDINIER INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Salt Water Cooling Pond Dam?

Salt Water Cooling Pond 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 Salt Water Cooling Pond Dam?

Salt Water Cooling Pond Dam is owned by GARDINIER INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Salt Water Cooling Pond Dam built?

Salt Water Cooling Pond Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Salt Water Cooling Pond Dam?

Salt Water Cooling Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Salt Water Cooling Pond Dam?

Salt Water Cooling Pond Dam 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.