Caroline Wilson
Key Takeaway
Caroline Wilson is classified as high hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 20.9% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 693 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | AL00767 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CAROLINE WILSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Caroline Wilson?
Caroline Wilson is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Caroline Wilson?
Caroline Wilson is owned by CAROLINE WILSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Caroline Wilson built?
Caroline Wilson was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Wilson?
Caroline Wilson serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Caroline Wilson?
Caroline Wilson 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.