Mccoy Dam No 1
Key Takeaway
Mccoy Dam No 1 is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 58.9% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 345 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 822 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 494 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00494 |
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
Russell McCoy
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mccoy Dam No 1?
Mccoy Dam No 1 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 Mccoy Dam No 1?
Mccoy Dam No 1 is owned by Russell McCoy (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mccoy Dam No 1 built?
Mccoy Dam No 1 was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Mccoy Dam No 1?
Mccoy Dam No 1 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 Mccoy Dam No 1?
Mccoy Dam No 1 has a dam height of 20 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 Mccoy Dam No 1 last inspected?
Mccoy Dam No 1 was last inspected on April 18, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.