Braxton Moody Dam No. 3
Braxton Moody Dam No. 3 is an earth dam located in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Braxton Moody Dam No. 3
The primary purpose of Braxton Moody Dam No. 3 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Braxton Moody, Iv (private). It impounds the Gales Creek near Hollywood.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 665 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/10/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | West Feliciana |
| Nearest City | Hollywood |
| River/Stream | Gales Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.98384, -91.35427 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 665 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 131 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Braxton Moody, IV |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00601 |
| Federal ID | LA00601 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |