Tenoroc Lake 5b

SADDLE CREEK· Polk, Florida· Built 1950· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Tailings State Government

Key Takeaway

Tenoroc Lake 5b 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 25 ft (taller than 63.5% in FL)
Dam Length7,730 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.8K acre-ft
Normal Storage2.4K acre-ft
Surface Area122 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge20 cfs
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDFL11032

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
Last Inspection: January 20, 2006
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: FDEP/FFWCC

Ownership

STATE OF FLORIDA

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tenoroc Lake 5b?

Tenoroc Lake 5b 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 5b?

Tenoroc Lake 5b 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 5b built?

Tenoroc Lake 5b 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 5b?

Tenoroc Lake 5b 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 5b?

Tenoroc Lake 5b has a dam height of 25 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 5b last inspected?

Tenoroc Lake 5b was last inspected on January 20, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.