Sunset Ranch Dam
Key Takeaway
Sunset Ranch Dam is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 33.1% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 468 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00442 |
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
CHJ Sunset, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sunset Ranch Dam?
Sunset Ranch 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 Sunset Ranch Dam?
Sunset Ranch Dam is owned by CHJ Sunset, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sunset Ranch Dam built?
Sunset Ranch Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Sunset Ranch Dam?
Sunset Ranch 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 Sunset Ranch Dam?
Sunset Ranch Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Sunset Ranch Dam last inspected?
Sunset Ranch Dam was last inspected on March 21, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.