Lake Caroline
Key Takeaway
Lake Caroline is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1902 and is 124 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 4.4% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1902 (124 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01786 |
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
AGRICULTURAL DITCH & RESERVOIR COMPANY (ACKER, PET
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Caroline?
Lake 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 Lake Caroline?
Lake Caroline is owned by AGRICULTURAL DITCH & RESERVOIR COMPANY (ACKER, PET (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Caroline built?
Lake Caroline was completed in 1902, making it 124 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 Lake Caroline?
Lake Caroline serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Caroline?
Lake Caroline has a dam height of 10 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 Lake Caroline last inspected?
Lake Caroline was last inspected on September 22, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.