Carroll Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 24, 2025
Carroll Dam in DeWitt, Texas, was completed in 1961 and serves as a vital water supply structure.
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Summary
This privately owned Earth dam, with a height of 10 feet and a length of 950 feet, provides a storage capacity of 144 acre-feet. The dam, located on TR-DRY HOLLOW BRANCH, plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Despite its importance, Carroll Dam has not been rated for its condition and does not have a spillway. However, it does have one outlet gate. The dam's hazard potential is not available, but it is classified as having a high risk level. While the structure may have some vulnerabilities, its role in water supply for the region underscores the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in the face of changing climate conditions.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Carroll Dam represents a key infrastructure for managing water supply in Texas. With its modest size and capacity, the dam presents both challenges and opportunities for sustainable water management in the region. As climate change impacts water resources, understanding the condition and risk level of structures like Carroll Dam becomes increasingly important to ensure the resilience and longevity of water supply systems.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
950 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DRY HOLLOW BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
144 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
10 |
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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.
Carroll Dam