West Akins Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | MULBERRY |
| River/Stream | UNNAMED LAKE |
| Coordinates | 27.91000, -81.95000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 17,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,620 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,620 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,050 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,600 acres |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | CITY OF LAKELAND |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |