Lake Carolyn Dam 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lake Carolyn Dam 2 in Leon, Florida is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation.


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Summary

With a height of 6 feet and a storage capacity of 500 acre-feet, this dam serves as a picturesque spot with a surface area of 83 acres. Located in Tallahassee, this dam is regulated by the state of Florida with inspection, permitting, and enforcement procedures in place to ensure its safety and compliance.

Although the dam's condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated," its hazard potential is classified as high. The last inspection conducted in May 2014 highlighted the need for regular monitoring and potential risk management measures. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps preparedness are not specified, raising concerns about the level of preparation in case of any unforeseen events.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Lake Carolyn Dam 2 a fascinating structure to study, given its role in providing recreational opportunities, its regulatory framework, and the potential risks associated with its high hazard potential. The dam's location in a scenic area of Florida adds to its allure, but the lack of recent condition assessments and emergency preparedness information underscore the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management efforts to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.

Dam Height

6

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

83

Nid Storage

500

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

6
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.