Ac Skannal No 4

Red River offstream· Bossier, Louisiana· Built 1956· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Ac Skannal No 4 is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 72.4% in LA)
Dam Length855 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage483 acre-ft
Normal Storage315 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge7 cfs
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)
NID IDLA00675

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: February 1, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: LA DOTD

Ownership

Estate of John C. Skannal

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ac Skannal No 4?

Ac Skannal No 4 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 4?

Ac Skannal No 4 is owned by Estate of John C. Skannal (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ac Skannal No 4 built?

Ac Skannal No 4 was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 4?

Ac Skannal No 4 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Ac Skannal No 4?

Ac Skannal No 4 has a dam height of 23 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 4 last inspected?

Ac Skannal No 4 was last inspected on February 1, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.