Zephyrhills Airport

TRIB. HILLSBOROUGH RIVER· Pasco, Florida· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Zephyrhills Airport is classified as low hazard in Florida. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 6.8% in FL)
Dam Length7,477 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage242 acre-ft
Normal Storage112 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
NID IDFL16000

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: May 9, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: FDEP

Ownership

CITY OF ZEPHYHILLS

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Zephyrhills Airport?

Zephyrhills Airport 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 Zephyrhills Airport?

Zephyrhills Airport is owned by CITY OF ZEPHYHILLS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Zephyrhills Airport?

Zephyrhills Airport serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Zephyrhills Airport?

Zephyrhills Airport has a dam height of 8 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 Zephyrhills Airport last inspected?

Zephyrhills Airport was last inspected on May 9, 2016. 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.