The Salt Water Cooling Pond Dam in Gibsonton, Florida, is a privately owned structure used for tailings storage.
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Built in 1973, this earth dam stands at a height of 9 feet with a structural height of 7 feet and a length of 9,190 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 90 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 28 acres. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam is not currently rated for condition assessment.
Located in Hillsborough County near an unnamed pond, this dam is regulated by the state of Florida and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type with a maximum discharge capacity of 40 cubic feet per second. While the dam's hazard potential is low, it is crucial to ensure that proper risk management measures are in place to maintain the safety and integrity of the structure. Given its role in tailings storage, the Salt Water Cooling Pond Dam plays a significant role in water resource management in the area and warrants ongoing monitoring and maintenance.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
9190 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED POND |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
28 |
Hydraulic Height |
9 |
Nid Storage |
150 |
Structural Height |
7 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
9 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Raccoon Creek Military - MacDill AFB
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Coons Creek Military - MacDill AFB
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Lithia Springs
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Group Campsite A
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Group Campsite B
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E G Simmons County Park
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