The Swfwmd Lake Tarpon Control Structure (S-551), also known as Pin7, is a state-owned facility located in Oldsmar, Florida, designed to manage water levels in Lake Tarpon.
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Humidity
This structure plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction, as well as providing support for recreation and water supply purposes. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the facility is equipped with a controlled spillway and slide gates for efficient water flow management.
Constructed as an earth dam with stone core types and rock and soil foundations, the Swfwmd Lake Tarpon Control Structure stands at a height of 16 feet with a hydraulic height of 13 feet. The facility has a maximum storage capacity of 24,447 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 7,756 acre-feet. The structure covers a surface area of 2,529 acres and has a spillway width of 80 feet, ensuring effective water discharge during peak periods.
Despite its high risk assessment due to its critical role in flood risk reduction, the Swfwmd Lake Tarpon Control Structure is well-maintained and regularly inspected by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. With a dedicated emergency action plan in place and a reliable risk management strategy, this facility remains a key asset in the management of water resources and climate-related challenges in the region.
Dam Length |
255 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
LAKE TARPON |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2529 |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Nid Storage |
24447 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
16 |