Tenoroc Lake 5a
Key Takeaway
Tenoroc Lake 5a is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 48.9% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 16,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 10.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 628 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | FL11073 |
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
STATE OF FLORIDA
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tenoroc Lake 5a?
Tenoroc Lake 5a 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 Tenoroc Lake 5a?
Tenoroc Lake 5a is owned by STATE OF FLORIDA (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tenoroc Lake 5a built?
Tenoroc Lake 5a was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Tenoroc Lake 5a?
Tenoroc Lake 5a 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 Tenoroc Lake 5a?
Tenoroc Lake 5a has a dam height of 20 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 Tenoroc Lake 5a last inspected?
Tenoroc Lake 5a was last inspected on January 20, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.