Red Oak Hunting Club Dam
Key Takeaway
Red Oak Hunting Club Dam is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 9.7% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1992 |
| NID ID | LA00550 |
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
Red Oak Lake LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Red Oak Hunting Club Dam?
Red Oak Hunting Club 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 Red Oak Hunting Club Dam?
Red Oak Hunting Club Dam is owned by Red Oak Lake LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Red Oak Hunting Club Dam built?
Red Oak Hunting Club Dam was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Red Oak Hunting Club Dam?
Red Oak Hunting Club Dam 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 Red Oak Hunting Club Dam?
Red Oak Hunting Club Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Red Oak Hunting Club Dam last inspected?
Red Oak Hunting Club Dam was last inspected on September 18, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.