Kiwanis Club of Alexandria Dam
Key Takeaway
Kiwanis Club of Alexandria Dam is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 84.9% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 406 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 363 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 255 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1966 |
| NID ID | LA00443 |
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
Kiwanis Club of Alexandria
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kiwanis Club of Alexandria Dam?
Kiwanis Club of Alexandria 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 Kiwanis Club of Alexandria Dam?
Kiwanis Club of Alexandria Dam is owned by Kiwanis Club of Alexandria (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kiwanis Club of Alexandria Dam built?
Kiwanis Club of Alexandria Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Kiwanis Club of Alexandria Dam?
Kiwanis Club of Alexandria 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 Kiwanis Club of Alexandria Dam?
Kiwanis Club of Alexandria Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Kiwanis Club of Alexandria Dam last inspected?
Kiwanis Club of Alexandria Dam was last inspected on April 11, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.