Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam
Key Takeaway
Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 55.9% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 1,240 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 361 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 266 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,759 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2014 |
| NID ID | LA00429 |
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
Lonesome Dove Land Co. Llc
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam?
Lonesome Dove Land Company 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 Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam?
Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam is owned by Lonesome Dove Land Co. Llc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam built?
Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam?
Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam?
Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam last inspected?
Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam was last inspected on January 17, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.