Barney Moore Dam

Tr-Wallace Lake· Caddo, Louisiana· Built 1961· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Barney Moore Dam is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 58.9% in LA)
Dam Length1,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage327 acre-ft
Normal Storage294 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge6 cfs
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)
NID IDLA00544

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: September 29, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: LA DOTD

Ownership

Vickie Young

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Barney Moore Dam?

Barney Moore Dam 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 Barney Moore Dam?

Barney Moore Dam is owned by Vickie Young (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Barney Moore Dam built?

Barney Moore Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Barney Moore Dam?

Barney Moore Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Barney Moore Dam?

Barney Moore Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Barney Moore Dam last inspected?

Barney Moore Dam was last inspected on September 29, 2020. 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.