Cooling Pond Perimeter Dike, located in Temple Terrace, Florida, is a privately owned structure that serves a primary purpose of managing tailings.
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This dike, completed in 1995, stands at a height of 20 feet with a hydraulic height of 15 feet, covering a length of 4000 feet and providing a storage capacity of 1050 acre-feet. The dam, primarily made of stone with a soil foundation, features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 6 feet and a maximum discharge of 4 cubic feet per second.
The dam's condition is considered to have a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its current condition. While the last inspection took place in September 2005, the structure is equipped to handle moderate risks, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. Although it is not under the jurisdiction of any federal agency, the State of Florida regulates, permits, inspects, and enforces compliance with the standards set for this dike. With a surface area of 70 acres and a drainage area of 0.6 square miles, the Cooling Pond Perimeter Dike remains a significant feature in the local water resource management system of Hillsborough County.
Year Completed |
1995 |
Dam Length |
4000 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
BIG DITCH-OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Other |
Surface Area |
70 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
0.6 |
Nid Storage |
1050 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
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Hillsborough River State Park
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Gator Hole Primative Camp Site
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Withlacoochee River Park
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