Temple Terrace Cell D

HILLSBOROUGH RIVER· Hillsborough, Florida· Built 1970· Earth· 100 ft tall
Significant Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

Temple Terrace Cell D is classified as significant hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is tailings. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 100 ft (taller than 93.2% in FL)
Dam Length11,200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage3.4K acre-ft
Normal Storage3.0K acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge64 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDFL10117

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: FDEP

Ownership

THE MOSAIC COMPANY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Temple Terrace Cell D?

Temple Terrace Cell D 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 Temple Terrace Cell D?

Temple Terrace Cell D is owned by THE MOSAIC COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Temple Terrace Cell D built?

Temple Terrace Cell D was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Temple Terrace Cell D?

Temple Terrace Cell D 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 Temple Terrace Cell D?

Temple Terrace Cell D has a dam height of 100 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.