Keystone Lake Water Conservation Structure Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Keystone Lake Water Conservation Structure, also known as Hil23, is a state-owned conservation structure located in Hillsborough, Florida.


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Summary

This structure, managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction, recreation, and water supply for the surrounding area. With a dam height of 6 feet and a storage capacity of 1851 acre-feet, Keystone Lake provides essential water management services while also offering recreational opportunities for visitors.

Constructed as an earth dam with buttress core types, Keystone Lake features a controlled spillway with a width of 12 feet. The structure's hazard potential is considered significant, with a fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in April 2016. Despite its age, Keystone Lake continues to serve its primary purpose effectively, showcasing the importance of water conservation and management in mitigating flood risks and ensuring a sustainable water supply for the region.

Located in Tampa and managed by the Jacksonville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Keystone Lake Water Conservation Structure stands as a vital piece of infrastructure for the local community. With its very high risk assessment rating and state-regulated status, Keystone Lake exemplifies the critical role that water resource management plays in safeguarding against natural disasters and ensuring water security in the face of climate change challenges.

Dam Length

40

Dam Height

6

River Or Stream

KEYSTONE LAKE

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

431

Hydraulic Height

4

Nid Storage

1851

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

6
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.