Ac Skannal No 2
Key Takeaway
Ac Skannal No 2 is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 27.6% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 973 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00354 |
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
Sligo Hills, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ac Skannal No 2?
Ac Skannal No 2 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 Ac Skannal No 2?
Ac Skannal No 2 is owned by Sligo Hills, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ac Skannal No 2 built?
Ac Skannal No 2 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Ac Skannal No 2?
Ac Skannal No 2 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ac Skannal No 2?
Ac Skannal No 2 has a dam height of 14 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 Ac Skannal No 2 last inspected?
Ac Skannal No 2 was last inspected on July 27, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.