Lake Carolyn Levee in Dallas, Texas is a privately-owned structure designed by Forrest and Cotton, as well as Freese & Nichols.
Wind
Humidity
Completed in 1977, this earth dam stands at a height of 37 feet and stretches 16,000 feet in length, holding a maximum storage capacity of 4,008 acre-feet of water for irrigation purposes. The levee also serves recreational needs, with a surface area of 112 acres for outdoor activities.
The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and has undergone modifications in 2011 to enhance its hydraulic capacity. With an uncontrolled spillway and one outlet gate, Lake Carolyn Levee has a moderate risk assessment rating. Although the condition assessment is not rated, regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement ensure the structure's integrity and safety. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this levee on the Elm Fork Trinity River offers a glimpse into the intersection of water management, infrastructure, and environmental stewardship in Texas.
Years Modified |
2011 - Hydraulic |
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
16000 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
OFF CH-ELM FORK TRINITY RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
112 |
Hydraulic Height |
37 |
Nid Storage |
4008 |
Structural Height |
37 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
37 |
Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Spur 348
|
501cfs |
Elm Fk Trinity Rv Nr Carrollton
|
427cfs |
Mountain Ck At Grand Prairie
|
3cfs |
W Fk Trinity Rv At Grand Prairie
|
403cfs |
Turtle Ck At Dallas
|
6cfs |
Trinity Rv At Dallas
|
1060cfs |