Jackson Davis Dam No. 1
Key Takeaway
Jackson Davis Dam No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 9.7% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 850 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00477 |
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
Jackson Davis (deceased)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jackson Davis Dam No. 1?
Jackson Davis 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 Jackson Davis Dam No. 1?
Jackson Davis Dam No. 1 is owned by Jackson Davis (deceased) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jackson Davis Dam No. 1 built?
Jackson Davis Dam No. 1 was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Jackson Davis Dam No. 1?
Jackson Davis 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 Jackson Davis Dam No. 1?
Jackson Davis Dam No. 1 has a dam height of 10 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 Jackson Davis Dam No. 1 last inspected?
Jackson Davis Dam No. 1 was last inspected on November 30, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.