Swfwmd Lake Tarpon Control Structure (S-551)

Florida — Pinellas County — LAKE TARPON

Location

StateFlorida
CountyPinellas
RiverLAKE TARPON
Coordinates28.05312, -82.70891

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length255 ft
NID Storage24,447 acre-ft
Max Storage24,447 acre-ft
Surface Area2,529 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 1, 2016
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerSWFWMD
Other NamePin7

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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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