S-162
S-162 is a concrete dam located in Hillsborough, Florida, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About S-162
The primary purpose of S-162 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 Swfwmd (local government). It impounds the Tampa Bypass Canal near Tampa.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 219 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,204 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 11,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 33 square miles. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/05/2024.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Hillsborough |
| Nearest City | Tampa |
| River/Stream | Tampa Bypass Canal |
| Coordinates | 27.98301, -82.35253 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 219 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 11,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 11,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,204 acres |
| Drainage Area | 33 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 23,500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | SWFWMD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00442 |
| Federal ID | FL00442 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |