Lake Carolyn Levee
Key Takeaway
Lake Carolyn Levee is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 80.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 16,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 112 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05091 |
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
DALLAS COUNTY URD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Carolyn Levee?
Lake Carolyn Levee 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 Carolyn Levee?
Lake Carolyn Levee is owned by DALLAS COUNTY URD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Carolyn Levee built?
Lake Carolyn Levee was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Levee?
Lake Carolyn Levee 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 Carolyn Levee?
Lake Carolyn Levee has a dam height of 37 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 Levee last inspected?
Lake Carolyn Levee was last inspected on February 27, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.