Carmel Dam No. 2
Key Takeaway
Carmel Dam No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 33.1% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 735 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 458 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 366 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 61 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 478 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00642 |
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
Sims and Sandra Calhoun
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Carmel Dam No. 2?
Carmel Dam No. 2 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 Carmel Dam No. 2?
Carmel Dam No. 2 is owned by Sims and Sandra Calhoun (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Carmel Dam No. 2 built?
Carmel Dam No. 2 was completed in 2003, making it 23 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 Carmel Dam No. 2?
Carmel Dam No. 2 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 Carmel Dam No. 2?
Carmel Dam No. 2 has a dam height of 15 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 Carmel Dam No. 2 last inspected?
Carmel Dam No. 2 was last inspected on November 12, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.