Caroline
Key Takeaway
Caroline is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1878 and is 148 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 35.2% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 247 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,830 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1878 (148 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00309 |
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
TOWN OF GRANT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Caroline?
Caroline 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 Caroline?
Caroline is owned by TOWN OF GRANT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Caroline built?
Caroline was completed in 1878, making it 148 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 Caroline?
Caroline serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation, Hydroelectric. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Caroline?
Caroline has a dam height of 13 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 Caroline last inspected?
Caroline was last inspected on April 21, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.