Garland Scout Dam No. 2
Key Takeaway
Garland Scout Dam No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 58.9% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 2,040 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 640 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 775 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00475 |
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
Norwela Council Boy Scouts of America
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Garland Scout Dam No. 2?
Garland Scout 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 Garland Scout Dam No. 2?
Garland Scout Dam No. 2 is owned by Norwela Council Boy Scouts of America (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Garland Scout Dam No. 2 built?
Garland Scout Dam No. 2 was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Garland Scout Dam No. 2?
Garland Scout 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 Garland Scout Dam No. 2?
Garland Scout Dam No. 2 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 Garland Scout Dam No. 2 last inspected?
Garland Scout Dam No. 2 was last inspected on March 4, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.