Kincaid Reservoir Dam

Kincaid Reservoir Dam Quick Facts

Location: Rapides, Louisiana
Coordinates: 31.282222, -92.6138889
River: Tr-Bayou Boeuf River
Primary Purpose: Fish and Wildlife Pond
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1972
Dam Height: 36 ft (11 m)
Dam Length: 5,360 ft (1,634 m)
Dam Capacity: 48,420 acre-ft (59,725 Ml)
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Kincaid Reservoir Dam Information

Kincaid Reservoir Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Mcnutt, Rapides, Louisiana.

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

The dam was designed by USDA NRCS and commissioned in 1972 and is currently owned by RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY.

Kincaid Reservoir Dam Structure

The Kincaid Reservoir Dam is approximately 5,360 feet (1,634 m) long, 36 feet (11 m) high and has a structural volume of 530,000 cubic yards (405,214 cubic metres).

Kincaid Reservoir Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 25,000 acre-ft (30,837 Ml) and maximum capacity of 48,420 acre-ft (59,725 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,920 acres (777 ha) and the total catchment area is 35 square miles (90 square kilometres).

Kincaid Reservoir Dam Spillway

The dam has a 100 feet (30 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 100150 cubic feet per second (2836 cubic metres per second).

Kincaid Reservoir Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Kincaid Reservoir Dam
Rapides, Louisiana
Height (ft)
36
Length (Ft)
5,360
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
48,420
Drainage Area (sq miles)
35
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Kincaid Reservoir Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Kincaid Reservoir Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 23:48
Sunrise 07:13
Sunset 18:38
Temperature (°F) 66
Feels Like (°F) 65
Cloud Coverage (%) 0
Pressure (inHg) 1022
Humidity (%) 46
Wind Speed (mph) 13
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Kincaid Reservoir Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 60 86 79 1017 37 18 32 NE 0 - clear sky
Wed 50 69 60 1029 27 18 36 NE 0 - clear sky
Thu 43 70 62 1027 29 7 18 E 0 - clear sky
Fri 46 75 69 1027 40 8 18 ESE 0 - few clouds
Sat 51 78 74 1027 36 8 15 E 0 - clear sky
Sun 53 80 77 1025 38 7 12 E 0 - clear sky
Mon 56 83 81 1020 47 6 9 SE 0 - scattered clouds
Tue 62 85 85 1021 44 6 9 S 0 - clear sky

Kincaid Reservoir Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Kincaid Reservoir Dam?

Kincaid Reservoir Dam is in Louisiana.

In which county is the Kincaid Reservoir Dam?

Kincaid Reservoir Dam is in Rapides County.

How high is the Kincaid Reservoir Dam?

Kincaid Reservoir Dam is 36 feet high.

How long is the Kincaid Reservoir Dam?

Kincaid Reservoir Dam is 5,360 feet long.

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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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