Lake Manatee Dam

Florida — Manatee County — MANATEE RIVER

Location

StateFlorida
CountyManatee
RiverMANATEE RIVER
Coordinates27.49370, -82.35470

Physical Characteristics

NID Height54 ft
Dam Height54 ft
Dam Length4,700 ft
NID Storage46,600 acre-ft
Max Storage46,600 acre-ft
Surface Area1,000 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 29, 2014
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1967
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerMANATEE COUNTY
Other NameLake Manatee Reservoir Dam

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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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