Katherine Dykes Dam
Key Takeaway
Katherine Dykes Dam is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 41% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 1,170 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 306 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 25 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00553 |
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
Katherine Dykes
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Katherine Dykes Dam?
Katherine Dykes 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 Katherine Dykes Dam?
Katherine Dykes Dam is owned by Katherine Dykes (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Katherine Dykes Dam built?
Katherine Dykes Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Katherine Dykes Dam?
Katherine Dykes 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 Katherine Dykes Dam?
Katherine Dykes Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Katherine Dykes Dam last inspected?
Katherine Dykes Dam was last inspected on September 25, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.