Caro Pine Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Caro Pine Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 41.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 335 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,350 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03875 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
JL DEDMAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Caro Pine Lake Dam?
Caro Pine Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Caro Pine Lake Dam?
Caro Pine Lake Dam is owned by JL DEDMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Caro Pine Lake Dam built?
Caro Pine Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Caro Pine Lake Dam?
Caro Pine Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Caro Pine Lake Dam?
Caro Pine Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Caro Pine Lake Dam last inspected?
Caro Pine Lake Dam was last inspected on May 16, 1983. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.