Lake Carolyn Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Lake Carolyn Dam 1 is classified as high hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 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 | 11 ft (taller than 17.7% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 65 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2009 |
| NID ID | FL01007 |
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 CAROLYN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Carolyn Dam 1?
Lake Carolyn Dam 1 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 Carolyn Dam 1?
Lake Carolyn Dam 1 is owned by LAKE CAROLYN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Carolyn Dam 1 built?
Lake Carolyn Dam 1 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Carolyn Dam 1?
Lake Carolyn Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Carolyn Dam 1?
Lake Carolyn Dam 1 has a dam height of 11 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 Carolyn Dam 1 last inspected?
Lake Carolyn Dam 1 was last inspected on February 16, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.