Cane River Lake Dam Lower Embankment
Key Takeaway
Cane River Lake Dam Lower Embankment is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 97.5% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 8.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00708 |
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
State of Louisiana
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cane River Lake Dam Lower Embankment?
Cane River Lake Dam Lower Embankment 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 Cane River Lake Dam Lower Embankment?
Cane River Lake Dam Lower Embankment is owned by State of Louisiana (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cane River Lake Dam Lower Embankment built?
Cane River Lake Dam Lower Embankment was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Cane River Lake Dam Lower Embankment?
Cane River Lake Dam Lower Embankment serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cane River Lake Dam Lower Embankment?
Cane River Lake Dam Lower Embankment has a dam height of 44 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 Cane River Lake Dam Lower Embankment last inspected?
Cane River Lake Dam Lower Embankment was last inspected on October 29, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.