Kirby Dam
Kirby Dam is a concrete dam located in De Soto Parish, Louisiana, built in 1946. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kirby Dam
The primary purpose of Kirby Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by State Of Louisiana (state). It impounds the Gandy Bayou near Frierson.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 4,930 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet. Completed in 1946, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/31/2005. That was over 20 years ago.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | De Soto |
| Nearest City | Frierson |
| River/Stream | Gandy Bayou |
| Coordinates | 32.31053, -93.66037 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,930 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | State of Louisiana |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/31/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00488 |
| Federal ID | LA00488 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |