Swfwmd Lake Tarpon Control Structure (S-551)
Key Takeaway
Swfwmd Lake Tarpon Control Structure (S-551) is classified as low hazard in Florida. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 37.7% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 24.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,529 acres |
| NID ID | FL78006 |
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
SWFWMD
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Swfwmd Lake Tarpon Control Structure (S-551)?
Swfwmd Lake Tarpon Control Structure (S-551) 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 Swfwmd Lake Tarpon Control Structure (S-551)?
Swfwmd Lake Tarpon Control Structure (S-551) 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 Swfwmd Lake Tarpon Control Structure (S-551)?
Swfwmd Lake Tarpon Control Structure (S-551) 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 Swfwmd Lake Tarpon Control Structure (S-551)?
Swfwmd Lake Tarpon Control Structure (S-551) has a dam height of 16 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 Swfwmd Lake Tarpon Control Structure (S-551) last inspected?
Swfwmd Lake Tarpon Control Structure (S-551) was last inspected on April 1, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.