Lake Caroline Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Lake Caroline Dam in Virginia is a privately owned structure that serves as a vital water supply source for the area.
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Summary
With a dam height of 48 feet and a storage capacity of 8,265 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. The dam also offers recreational opportunities with a surface area of 273 acres, making it an essential asset for both water management and leisure activities.
Despite its importance, Lake Caroline Dam poses a high hazard potential and has been rated as being in fair condition as of the last assessment in November 2020. The dam is regularly inspected by the state regulatory agency and meets permitting and inspection requirements to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are currently under review, highlighting the ongoing efforts to maintain the dam's integrity and safeguard the surrounding communities in case of emergencies.
Located in Caroline, Virginia, Lake Caroline Dam is a key infrastructure component in the region's water management system. Designed by ECS MID-ATLANTIC, LLC and Stantec Consulting Services Inc., the dam's construction was completed to meet the primary purpose of water supply. With its strategic location and capacity, Lake Caroline Dam stands as a crucial asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts who value sustainable water management practices and infrastructure resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam Length |
1425 |
Dam Height |
48 |
River Or Stream |
Toe Ink Swamp / STEVENS MILL RUN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
273 |
Drainage Area |
9.6 |
Nid Storage |
8265 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
48 |
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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.
Lake Caroline Dam