Green Wing Dam No. 2
Key Takeaway
Green Wing Dam No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 72.4% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Max Discharge | 478 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00155 |
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
LOLP Acquisition, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Green Wing Dam No. 2?
Green Wing 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 Green Wing Dam No. 2?
Green Wing Dam No. 2 is owned by LOLP Acquisition, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Green Wing Dam No. 2 built?
Green Wing Dam No. 2 was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Green Wing Dam No. 2?
Green Wing Dam No. 2 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Green Wing Dam No. 2?
Green Wing Dam No. 2 has a dam height of 23 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 Green Wing Dam No. 2 last inspected?
Green Wing Dam No. 2 was last inspected on November 17, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.