Lake Caroline Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Caroline Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 30 ft (taller than 89.5% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 4,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 11.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 701 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,272 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03133 |
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
LAKE CAROLINE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Caroline Dam?
Lake Caroline Dam 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 Lake Caroline Dam?
Lake Caroline Dam is owned by LAKE CAROLINE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Caroline Dam built?
Lake Caroline Dam was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Dam?
Lake Caroline 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 Lake Caroline Dam?
Lake Caroline Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Dam last inspected?
Lake Caroline Dam was last inspected on March 28, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.