Keene Lake Water Conservation Structure #2
Keene Lake Water Conservation Structure #2 is an earth dam located in Hillsborough, Florida. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Keene Lake Water Conservation Structure #2
The primary purpose of Keene Lake Water Conservation Structure #2 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Swfwmd (local government). It impounds the Keene Lake near Temple Terrace.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 30 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,750 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/26/2024.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Hillsborough |
| Nearest City | Temple Terrace |
| River/Stream | Keene Lake |
| Coordinates | 28.14249, -82.44772 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 30 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,750 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,750 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SWFWMD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/26/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL12034 |
| Federal ID | FL12034 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |