Ward Lake Dam
Ward Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Manatee County, Florida, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ward Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ward Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Bradenton (local government). It impounds the Braden River near Bradenton.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Manatee |
| Nearest City | Bradenton |
| River/Stream | Braden River |
| Coordinates | 27.44206, -82.48727 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF BRADENTON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00281 |
| Federal ID | FL00281 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |