Structure 551

Florida — Pinellas County — C-531 (LAKE TARPON CANAL)

Location

StateFlorida
CountyPinellas
RiverC-531 (LAKE TARPON CANAL)
Coordinates28.05000, -82.70000

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length250 ft
NID Storage24,400 acre-ft
Max Storage24,400 acre-ft
Surface Area2,534 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 19, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1970
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerSWFWMD

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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