Bicknell Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bicknell Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 51.1% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 342 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 266 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,179 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1974 |
| NID ID | LA00358 |
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
Bicknell Family, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bicknell Lake Dam?
Bicknell Lake 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 Bicknell Lake Dam?
Bicknell Lake Dam is owned by Bicknell Family, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bicknell Lake Dam built?
Bicknell Lake Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Bicknell Lake Dam?
Bicknell Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, 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 Bicknell Lake Dam?
Bicknell Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Bicknell Lake Dam last inspected?
Bicknell Lake Dam was last inspected on September 21, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.