Global Wildlife Foundation Dam
Key Takeaway
Global Wildlife Foundation Dam is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 6.5% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 815 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 594 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1995 |
| NID ID | LA00561 |
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
Global Wildlife Foundation
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Global Wildlife Foundation Dam?
Global Wildlife Foundation Dam 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 Global Wildlife Foundation Dam?
Global Wildlife Foundation Dam is owned by Global Wildlife Foundation (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Global Wildlife Foundation Dam built?
Global Wildlife Foundation Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Global Wildlife Foundation Dam?
Global Wildlife Foundation Dam 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 Global Wildlife Foundation Dam?
Global Wildlife Foundation Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Global Wildlife Foundation Dam last inspected?
Global Wildlife Foundation Dam was last inspected on March 26, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.