Lower Anacoco Dam, Louisiana, USA

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Quick Facts About Lower Anacoco Dam

Location: Vernon, Louisiana
Coordinates: 31.095, -93.3894444
River: Bayou Anacoco River
Primary Purpose: Recreation
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1951
Dam Height: 37 ft (11 m)
Dam Length: 5,170 ft (1,576 m)
Dam Capacity: 82,500 acre-ft (101,762 Ml)

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Lower Anacoco Dam Information

Lower Anacoco Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 5 miles from Savage Fork Community, Vernon, Louisiana.

The dam, which is on the Bayou Anacoco River, was primarily built for Recreation purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by LA DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS and commissioned in 1951 and is currently owned by Vernon Parish Police Jury.

Lower Anacoco Dam Structure

The Lower Anacoco Dam is approximately 5,170 feet (1,576 m) long, 37 feet (11 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Lower Anacoco Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 24,000 acre-ft (29,604 Ml) and maximum capacity of 82,500 acre-ft (101,762 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 2,600 acres (1,052 ha) and the total catchment area is 209 square miles (541 square kilometres).

Lower Anacoco Dam Spillway

The dam has a 500 feet (152 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 55500 cubic feet per second (1572 cubic metres per second).

Lower Anacoco Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Lower Anacoco Dam
Vernon, 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) 37 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 5,170 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 82,500 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 209 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

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Lower Anacoco Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Lower Anacoco Dam?

Lower Anacoco Dam is in Louisiana.

In which county is the Lower Anacoco Dam?

Lower Anacoco Dam is in Vernon County.

How high is the Lower Anacoco Dam?

Lower Anacoco Dam is 37 feet high.

How long is the Lower Anacoco Dam?

Lower Anacoco Dam is 5,170 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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