Lagarde No.1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Lagarde No.1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1939 and is 87 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 840 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 65 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
| NID ID | AL00576 |
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
JOHN B. LAGARDE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lagarde No.1 Dam?
Lagarde No.1 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 Lagarde No.1 Dam?
Lagarde No.1 Dam is owned by JOHN B. LAGARDE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lagarde No.1 Dam built?
Lagarde No.1 Dam was completed in 1939, making it 87 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 Lagarde No.1 Dam?
Lagarde No.1 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.