Toulon Bayou No 1
Key Takeaway
Toulon Bayou No 1 is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 87.3% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,128 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00045 |
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
William M. Conly
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Toulon Bayou No 1?
Toulon Bayou 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 Toulon Bayou No 1?
Toulon Bayou No 1 is owned by William M. Conly (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Toulon Bayou No 1 built?
Toulon Bayou No 1 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Toulon Bayou No 1?
Toulon Bayou No 1 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 Toulon Bayou No 1?
Toulon Bayou No 1 has a dam height of 30 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 Toulon Bayou No 1 last inspected?
Toulon Bayou No 1 was last inspected on February 12, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.