Summary
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam stands at a height of 11 feet and has a length of 250 feet, with a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. It serves as a fish and wildlife pond, offering opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy nature and leisure activities.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment in 2014, Lake Carolyn Dam 1 has a high hazard potential, requiring regular state inspections, which have been conducted as of May 2020. The dam is designed with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 65 cubic feet per second. While the risk assessment categorizes it as moderate, the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are not specified. Overall, Lake Carolyn Dam 1 presents a blend of recreational and environmental benefits, emphasizing the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring to ensure its safety and longevity for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
250 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED POND |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Drainage Area |
0.18 |
Nid Storage |
64 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
11 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Lake Carolyn Dam 1
Oil Plant Road 5228-5234, Jay