Bill Powell Dam No. 1
Key Takeaway
Bill Powell Dam No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 58.9% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 1,240 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 443 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00459 |
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
Alton Powell
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bill Powell Dam No. 1?
Bill Powell Dam No. 1 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 Bill Powell Dam No. 1?
Bill Powell Dam No. 1 is owned by Alton Powell (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bill Powell Dam No. 1 built?
Bill Powell Dam No. 1 was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Bill Powell Dam No. 1?
Bill Powell Dam No. 1 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 Bill Powell Dam No. 1?
Bill Powell Dam No. 1 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 Bill Powell Dam No. 1 last inspected?
Bill Powell Dam No. 1 was last inspected on February 14, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.