Saline Lake Dam, Louisiana, USA

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Quick Facts About Saline Lake Dam

Location: Winn, Louisiana
Coordinates: 31.853, -92.931
River: Saline Bayou River
Primary Purpose: Other
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1992
Dam Height: 23 ft (7 m)
Dam Length: 16,300 ft (4,968 m)
Dam Capacity: 122,000 acre-ft (150,485 Ml)

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Saline Lake Dam Information

Saline Lake Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 8 miles from St. Maurice, Winn, Louisiana.

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

The dam was designed by LA DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS and commissioned in 1992 and is currently owned by Saline Lake Game and Fish Preserve Commission.

Saline Lake Dam Structure

The Saline Lake Dam is approximately 16,300 feet (4,968 m) long, 23 feet (7 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Saline Lake Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 60,000 acre-ft (74,009 Ml) and maximum capacity of 122,000 acre-ft (150,485 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 8,450 acres (3,420 ha) and the total catchment area is 420 square miles (1,088 square kilometres).

Saline Lake Dam Spillway

The dam has a 400 feet (122 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 62860 cubic feet per second (1780 cubic metres per second).

Saline Lake Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Saline Lake Dam
Winn, 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) 23 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 16,300 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 122,000 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 420 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Saline Lake Dam Weather

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Saline Lake Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Saline Lake Dam?

Saline Lake Dam is in Louisiana.

In which county is the Saline Lake Dam?

Saline Lake Dam is in Winn County.

How high is the Saline Lake Dam?

Saline Lake Dam is 23 feet high.

How long is the Saline Lake Dam?

Saline Lake Dam is 16,300 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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