Lake Carolyn Dam 2
Lake Carolyn Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Leon County, Florida. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Lake Carolyn Dam 2
The primary purpose of Lake Carolyn Dam 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Carolyn Homeowners Association, Inc. (private).
The dam stands 6 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 83 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/01/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Florida dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Leon |
| Nearest City | Tallahassee |
| Coordinates | 30.55481, -84.20450 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 83 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LAKE CAROLYN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL50004 |
| Federal ID | FL50004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |