National Dam Inspection Program. Lake Caroline Dam (NDI ID PA-00945, PA DER 9-156), Delaware River Basin, Queen Anne Creek, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report.
Abstract
Lake Caroline Dam is located on Queen Anne Creek in the community of Fairless Hills within Falls Township, Bucks County, PA. The field inspection of Lake Caroline Dam took place on December 16, 1980. At the time of the inspection, the reservoir surface was slightly below the spillway crest and water was flowing over the discharge notch. No underwater areas were inspected. The appearance of the facility indicates that the dam and its appurtenances are marginally maintained. The crest of the embankment is below design elevation for most of the length of the dam. The low point in the crest is approximately 1.2 feet below the design elevation. The embankment crest on either side of the spillway is nearly a foot below the spillway sidewalls and the lack of vegetation indicates that in addition to pedestrian traffic some erosion has occurred adjacent to the spillway sidewalls. The upstream face of the embankment is irregular and appears to be steeper than 2H:1V in many locations. No riprap is apparent above the water surface and bushes and small trees are growing on the upstream face in several locations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA097396
Entities
Organizations
- O'Brien & Gere