City of Lakeland Wetland Treatment System East

Florida — Polk County — ALAFIA RIVER

Location

StateFlorida
CountyPolk
RiverALAFIA RIVER
Coordinates27.90790, -81.94450

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length7,007 ft
NID Storage1,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,000 acre-ft
Surface Area76 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 20, 2006
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1995
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF LAKELAND

Location Map

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.

Back to All Dams More Dams in Florida