Carol Dam
Carol Dam is an earth dam located in Grundy County, Tennessee, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Carol Dam
Carol Dam is a dam in Grundy, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Carol Lake Associates (private). It impounds the Ranger Creek near Tarlton.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 284 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/26/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Grundy |
| Nearest City | Tarlton |
| River/Stream | Ranger Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.40750, -85.67639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 284 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Carol Lake Associates |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN06102 |
| Federal ID | TN06102 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |