Pleasant Valley No 2
Key Takeaway
Pleasant Valley No 2 is classified as high hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 87.3% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 1,232 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 359 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,670 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00038 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Washington Parish Police Jury
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pleasant Valley No 2?
Pleasant Valley No 2 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Pleasant Valley No 2?
Pleasant Valley No 2 is owned by Washington Parish Police Jury (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pleasant Valley No 2 built?
Pleasant Valley No 2 was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Pleasant Valley No 2?
Pleasant Valley No 2 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pleasant Valley No 2?
Pleasant Valley No 2 has a dam height of 30 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 Pleasant Valley No 2 last inspected?
Pleasant Valley No 2 was last inspected on December 6, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.