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Carroll is a significant earth dam located in Huntingdon, Tennessee, with a hydraulic height of 14.6 feet and a structural height of 20 feet. Completed in 1949, this dam on Clear Creek boasts a storage capacity of 1245 acre-feet and serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area. With a spillway width of 40 feet and an uncontrolled spillway type, Carroll is regulated and inspected by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program to ensure its safety and functionality.
The dam's condition is assessed as satisfactory, with a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk level. It has a drainage area of 10.1 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 660 acre-feet, providing essential water storage and flood control benefits for the region. Carroll is equipped with Tainter radial gates for outlet control and is subject to regular inspections every two years to maintain its integrity and safety standards.
Located in Carroll County, Tennessee, Carroll dam plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in the region. With its history dating back to the mid-20th century, this earth dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management and the critical role that infrastructure like dams play in ensuring water security and resilience in the face of climate change challenges.
Year_Completed | 1949 |
River_Or_Stream | CLEAR CREEK |
Dam_Length | 1550 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 110 |
Hydraulic_Height | 14.6 |
Drainage_Area | 10.1 |
Nid_Storage | 1245 |
Structural_Height | 20 |
Outlet_Gates | Tainter (radial) |
Hazard_Potential | Significant |
Nid_Height | 20 |
KANKAKEE RIVER NEAR WILMINGTON | 4540cfs |
FOX RIVER AT DAYTON | 1610cfs |
W BRANCH DU PAGE RIVER NR WEST CHICAGO | 25cfs |
IROQUOIS RIVER NEAR CHEBANSE | 1410cfs |
FERSON CREEK NEAR ST. CHARLES | 24cfs |
SOUTH BRANCH KISHWAUKEE RIVER AT DEKALB | 26cfs |
ILLINOIS RIVER AT MARSEILLES | 5870cfs |