The Dam Story: the story of the Hillsborough River Dam

Within the corporate limits of the City of Tampa there exists a structure that is as unique in its conception and history as any in the city and indeed, in the entire state of Florida. Its story is rich and fascinating and just like the story of Tampa, it abounds in drama. It was part of Tampa’s coming of age at the end of the 19th century, it has survived natural and man-made threats to its existence, it has undergone numerous transformations, and it unwittingly proved that the law of unintended consequences can play a major role in the development of a city. The structure that we are referring to is the City’s Municipal Water Supply Dam on the Hillsborough River.

[@seanbrown4721]

What a dam good video

[@kenrutherford1109]

That's a nice play on words

[@mr.philmon8403]

This video is perfect, love it.
Amazing job!

[@Elthenar]

I always wondered where that original dam was. I never knew for sure until I just saw the map at 14:54.

[@kenrutherford1109]

From a distance the dam looks like a bridge

[@redbonetony22]

use to think that as a kid

[@BasedBidoof]

wow I never heard about the bombings till now, born and raised here... You'd think they'd use that as propaganda somehow, but I guess it's too long ago. Very interesting history

[@shawnjenkins7469]

Ol’ Jack Harris. I grew up with him as a Tampa kid.

[@darrenclark9776]

Was wondering if this is a god dam?

[@kenrutherford1109]

Ha ha! Very funny! 😄😄😄

[@redbonetony22]

God has definitely blessed our dam.

[@kenrutherford1109]

@@redbonetony22 😄😄😄

[@pauljay2305]

Dammit!