Rawls Dam
Key Takeaway
Rawls Dam is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1946 and is 80 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 27.6% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,677 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00376 |
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
Mary Hahn;Sally Hahn Coco
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rawls Dam?
Rawls 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 Rawls Dam?
Rawls Dam is owned by Mary Hahn;Sally Hahn Coco (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rawls Dam built?
Rawls Dam was completed in 1946, making it 80 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 Rawls Dam?
Rawls Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rawls Dam?
Rawls Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Rawls Dam last inspected?
Rawls Dam was last inspected on December 27, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.