Braxton Moody Dam No. 1
Key Takeaway
Braxton Moody Dam No. 1 is classified as high hazard in Louisiana. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 87.3% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 1,010 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 420 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,024 cfs |
| NID ID | LA00411 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Braxton Moody IV
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Braxton Moody Dam No. 1?
Braxton Moody Dam No. 1 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Braxton Moody Dam No. 1?
Braxton Moody Dam No. 1 is owned by Braxton Moody IV (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Braxton Moody Dam No. 1?
Braxton Moody 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 Braxton Moody Dam No. 1?
Braxton Moody Dam No. 1 has a dam height of 30 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 Braxton Moody Dam No. 1 last inspected?
Braxton Moody Dam No. 1 was last inspected on September 11, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.