Carlin
Carlin is a gravity dam located in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, built in 1943. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Carlin
The primary purpose of Carlin is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rowboat Llc (private). It impounds the Scuppernong River near Village Of Palmyra.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 510 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 35 square miles. Completed in 1943, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/09/2020.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Village Of Palmyra |
| River/Stream | Scuppernong River |
| Coordinates | 42.88518, -88.55757 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 510 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 510 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 35 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,760 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rowboat LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/09/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00264 |
| Federal ID | WI00264 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |