Robert Paul Blood Lake No 1
Key Takeaway
Robert Paul Blood Lake No 1 is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 16.4% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 110 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1994 |
| NID ID | LA00153 |
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
Robert Paul Blood
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Robert Paul Blood Lake No 1?
Robert Paul Blood 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 Robert Paul Blood Lake No 1?
Robert Paul Blood Lake No 1 is owned by Robert Paul Blood (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Robert Paul Blood Lake No 1 built?
Robert Paul Blood Lake No 1 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Robert Paul Blood Lake No 1?
Robert Paul Blood 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 Robert Paul Blood Lake No 1?
Robert Paul Blood Lake No 1 has a dam height of 11 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 Robert Paul Blood Lake No 1 last inspected?
Robert Paul Blood Lake No 1 was last inspected on February 6, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.