Havenwood Farms Dam
Key Takeaway
Havenwood Farms Dam 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 | 18 ft (taller than 51.1% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 423 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00409 |
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
Havenwood Farms
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Havenwood Farms Dam?
Havenwood Farms 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 Havenwood Farms Dam?
Havenwood Farms Dam is owned by Havenwood Farms (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Havenwood Farms Dam built?
Havenwood Farms Dam 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 Havenwood Farms Dam?
Havenwood Farms 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 Havenwood Farms Dam?
Havenwood Farms Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Havenwood Farms Dam last inspected?
Havenwood Farms Dam was last inspected on December 17, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.