Port Hudson Lake No 1
Key Takeaway
Port Hudson Lake No 1 is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 51.1% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 559 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 351 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 273 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 158 cfs |
| NID ID | LA00652 |
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
Bickham Trusts
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Port Hudson Lake No 1?
Port Hudson 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 Port Hudson Lake No 1?
Port Hudson Lake No 1 is owned by Bickham Trusts (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Port Hudson Lake No 1?
Port Hudson Lake No 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Port Hudson Lake No 1?
Port Hudson Lake No 1 has a dam height of 18 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 Port Hudson Lake No 1 last inspected?
Port Hudson Lake No 1 was last inspected on November 10, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.