Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2
Key Takeaway
Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2 is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 66.9% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | LA00731 |
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
Woodlawn Plantation II, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2?
Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2 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 Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2?
Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2 is owned by Woodlawn Plantation II, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2?
Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2 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 Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2?
Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2 has a dam height of 21 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 Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2 last inspected?
Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2 was last inspected on December 17, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.