Milton Crow Lake No 1
Key Takeaway
Milton Crow Lake No 1 is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 41% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 1,010 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 589 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00308 |
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
Milton Crow Family Partnership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Milton Crow Lake No 1?
Milton Crow Lake 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 Milton Crow Lake No 1?
Milton Crow Lake No 1 is owned by Milton Crow Family Partnership (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Milton Crow Lake No 1 built?
Milton Crow Lake No 1 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Milton Crow Lake No 1?
Milton Crow Lake 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 Milton Crow Lake No 1?
Milton Crow Lake No 1 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 Milton Crow Lake No 1 last inspected?
Milton Crow Lake No 1 was last inspected on November 10, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.