Corney Dam, Louisiana, USA

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Quick Facts About Corney Dam

Location: Claiborne, Louisiana
Coordinates: 32.904839, -92.735941
River: Corney Bayou River
Primary Purpose: Fish and Wildlife Pond
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1937
Dam Height: 22 ft (7 m)
Dam Length: 2,800 ft (853 m)
Dam Capacity: 7,586 acre-ft (9,357 Ml)

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Corney Dam Information

Corney Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 22 miles from Farmerville, Claiborne, Louisiana.

The dam, which is on the Corney Bayou River, was primarily built for Fish and Wildlife Pond purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by USDA NRCS and commissioned in 1937 and is currently owned by USDA FS.

Corney Dam Structure

The Corney Dam is approximately 2,800 feet (853 m) long, 22 feet (7 m) high and has a structural volume of 124,444 cubic yards (95,144 cubic metres).

Corney Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 7,506 acre-ft (9,259 Ml) and maximum capacity of 7,586 acre-ft (9,357 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 2,350 acres (951 ha) and the total catchment area is 443 square miles (1,147 square kilometres).

Corney Dam Spillway

The dam has a 680 feet (207 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 238 cubic feet per second (7 cubic metres per second).

Corney Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Corney Dam
Claiborne, Louisiana
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 22 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 2,800 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 7,586 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 443 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Corney Dam Weather

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Corney Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Corney Dam?

Corney Dam is in Louisiana.

In which county is the Corney Dam?

Corney Dam is in Claiborne County.

How high is the Corney Dam?

Corney Dam is 22 feet high.

How long is the Corney Dam?

Corney Dam is 2,800 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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