Lake Pretty, located in Hillsborough, Florida, is a state-regulated water resource managed by the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
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This reservoir, constructed in 1972 for flood risk reduction, has a significant hazard potential due to its structural height of 8.1 feet and hydraulic height of 6.5 feet. With a surface area of 284 acres and a drainage area of 13 square miles, Lake Pretty offers vital storage capacity of 2016 acre-feet to mitigate potential flooding events in the region.
Despite its key role in flood risk reduction, Lake Pretty has not undergone a recent condition assessment and is currently rated as "Not Rated." The dam's spillway, with a controlled design and a width of 18 feet, can discharge up to 300 cubic feet per second to manage water levels during heavy rainfall. With a maximum storage capacity of 2016 acre-feet and a normal storage level of the same volume, Lake Pretty is a critical water resource in the Citrus Park area of Florida. Although the dam has not been modified in recent years, its risk assessment indicates a very high risk level (1), highlighting the importance of monitoring and maintaining this essential infrastructure to safeguard the local community and environment.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
45 |
Dam Height |
6.25 |
River Or Stream |
ROCKY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Other |
Surface Area |
284 |
Hydraulic Height |
6.5 |
Drainage Area |
13 |
Nid Storage |
2016 |
Structural Height |
8.1 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
8 |