C.w. "bill" Young Reservoir
C.w. "bill" Young Reservoir is an earth dam located in Hillsborough, Florida, built in 2005. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About C.w. "bill" Young Reservoir
The primary purpose of C.w. "bill" Young Reservoir 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 Tampa Bay Water (private). It impounds the Alafia River near Riverview.
The dam stands 90 feet tall and stretches 26,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 930 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 45,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2005, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
At 90 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Florida dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Hillsborough |
| Nearest City | Riverview |
| River/Stream | Alafia River |
| Coordinates | 27.81291, -82.18628 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Length | 26,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 45,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 45,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 930 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 248 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TAMPA BAY WATER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL12013 |
| Federal ID | FL12013 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |