Structure 160, also known as Blue Cypress Structure, is a concrete dam located in the Hillsborough County, Florida, specifically in the PALM RIVER-TAMPA area.
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Built in 1968, this dam primarily serves the purpose of flood risk reduction along CANAL 135 PALM RIVER. Standing at a height of 62 feet with a dam length of 365 feet, Structure 160 has a storage capacity of 2580 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 26700 cubic feet per second.
Owned and regulated by the State of Florida, specifically by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), Structure 160 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. Despite its last inspection dating back to 1999, the dam is maintained and regularly inspected by the state regulatory agency. While no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) has been prepared for this structure, its risk assessment and management measures remain unspecified. With its strategic location and critical role in flood risk reduction, Structure 160 stands as a vital water resource infrastructure in the region.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
365 |
Dam Height |
24.8 |
River Or Stream |
CANAL 135 PALM RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
42 |
Hydraulic Height |
27.2 |
Drainage Area |
33 |
Nid Storage |
2580 |
Structural Height |
62 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
62 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Group Campsite A
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Lithia Springs
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Group Campsite B
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Edward Medard
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