Manatee Cooling Water Reservoir

Manatee County, Florida (near PARRISH)

River/Stream: LITTLE MANATEE RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
79 ft
Dam Length
48,000 ft
Reservoir Storage
52,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1975
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,965 cfs

Condition Assessment

Satisfactory

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
FL00642
State
Florida (FL)
Coordinates
27.63505, -82.33107
Age
51 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.