Lake Claiborne Dam, Louisiana, USA

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Quick Facts About Lake Claiborne Dam

Location: Claiborne, Louisiana
Coordinates: 32.741, -92.903
River: Bayou Darbonne River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1966
Dam Height: 70 ft (21 m)
Dam Length: 5,500 ft (1,676 m)
Dam Capacity: 200,000 acre-ft (246,696 Ml)

Lake Claiborne Dam Map

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Lake Claiborne Dam Information

Lake Claiborne Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 2 miles from Aycock, Claiborne, Louisiana.

The dam, which is on the Bayou Darbonne River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by LA DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS and commissioned in 1966 and is currently owned by Claiborne Parish Watershed District Commission.

Lake Claiborne Dam Structure

The Lake Claiborne Dam is approximately 5,500 feet (1,676 m) long, 70 feet (21 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Lake Claiborne Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 99,500 acre-ft (122,731 Ml) and maximum capacity of 200,000 acre-ft (246,696 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 6,300 acres (2,550 ha) and the total catchment area is 133 square miles (344 square kilometres).

Lake Claiborne Dam Spillway

The dam has a 194 feet (59 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 45000 cubic feet per second (1274 cubic metres per second).

Lake Claiborne Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Lake Claiborne 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) 70 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 5,500 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 200,000 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 133 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Lake Claiborne Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Lake Claiborne Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 20:03
Sunrise 06:52
Sunset 17:58
Temperature (°F) 37
Feels Like (°F) 33
Cloud Coverage (%) 48
Pressure (inHg) 1023
Humidity (%) 77
Wind Speed (mph) 5
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Lake Claiborne 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 29 51 42 1027 38 7 18 E 0 - scattered clouds
Tue 35 43 37 1021 73 11 26 NE 100 8 moderate rain
Wed 26 37 26 1030 65 13 29 NNE 100 0 rain and snow
Thu 19 38 26 1035 34 10 22 NNE 0 - scattered clouds
Fri 22 42 32 1035 32 8 20 NE 0 - overcast clouds
Sat 29 41 36 1029 53 4 9 E 69 0 light rain
Sun 35 58 50 1022 72 5 9 WNW 100 4 moderate rain
Mon 42 70 64 1018 62 8 22 SW 0 - broken clouds

Lake Claiborne Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Lake Claiborne Dam?

Lake Claiborne Dam is in Louisiana.

In which county is the Lake Claiborne Dam?

Lake Claiborne Dam is in Claiborne County.

How high is the Lake Claiborne Dam?

Lake Claiborne Dam is 70 feet high.

How long is the Lake Claiborne Dam?

Lake Claiborne Dam is 5,500 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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