Temple Terrace Cell G, also known as the Plant City Cooling Pond, is a privately owned water resource located in Hillsborough, Florida.
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This tailings dam, completed in 1975, serves the primary purpose of storing tailings with a maximum storage capacity of 850 acre-feet. The dam's height reaches 75 feet, with a hydraulic height of 65 feet and a structural height of 80 feet, making it a significant structure along the Hillsborough River.
With a surface area of 15 acres and a drainage area of 0.27 square miles, Temple Terrace Cell G has a controlled spillway type and a maximum discharge rate of 64 cubic feet per second. The dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential, with a very high risk rating. Although the condition assessment is currently not rated and the last inspection dates back to 2005, the state regulatory agency (FDEP) oversees permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes for this dam, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate will find Temple Terrace Cell G a fascinating structure to learn about and monitor in the context of environmental conservation and management.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
4508 |
Dam Height |
75 |
River Or Stream |
HILLSBOROUGH RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
65 |
Drainage Area |
0.27 |
Nid Storage |
850 |
Structural Height |
80 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
80 |