Walsingham Reservoir
Key Takeaway
Walsingham Reservoir is classified as high hazard in Florida. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 17.7% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 1,375 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 85 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| NID ID | FL78003 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
PINELLAS COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Walsingham Reservoir?
Walsingham Reservoir is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Walsingham Reservoir?
Walsingham Reservoir is owned by PINELLAS COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Walsingham Reservoir?
Walsingham Reservoir serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Walsingham Reservoir?
Walsingham Reservoir has a dam height of 11 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 Walsingham Reservoir last inspected?
Walsingham Reservoir was last inspected on March 30, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.