Karl Chaney Dam
Key Takeaway
Karl Chaney Dam is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 19% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 563 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00401 |
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
Owner 1. Blake Payne - Owner 2. John Starks
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Karl Chaney Dam?
Karl Chaney 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 Karl Chaney Dam?
Karl Chaney Dam is owned by Owner 1. Blake Payne - Owner 2. John Starks (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Karl Chaney Dam built?
Karl Chaney Dam was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Karl Chaney Dam?
Karl Chaney 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 Karl Chaney Dam?
Karl Chaney Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Karl Chaney Dam last inspected?
Karl Chaney Dam was last inspected on February 22, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.