Davison Dam No. 1
Key Takeaway
Davison Dam No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 33.1% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 236 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 582 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00368 |
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
Squire Creek Gulf Course and Country Club
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Davison Dam No. 1?
Davison 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 Davison Dam No. 1?
Davison Dam No. 1 is owned by Squire Creek Gulf Course and Country Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Davison Dam No. 1 built?
Davison Dam No. 1 was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Davison Dam No. 1?
Davison 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 Davison Dam No. 1?
Davison Dam No. 1 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 Davison Dam No. 1 last inspected?
Davison Dam No. 1 was last inspected on April 6, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.