Ac Skannal No 4
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 Length | 855 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 483 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00675 |
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
Estate of John C. Skannal
Private
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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.