Corney is an earth dam located in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 2,800 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Corney
The primary purpose of Corney is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Corney Bayou near Farmerville.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 2,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2,350 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,586 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 443 square miles. Completed in 1937, 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 09/29/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Claiborne |
| Nearest City | Farmerville |
| River/Stream | Corney Bayou |
| Coordinates | 32.90484, -92.73594 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,586 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,586 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,506 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,350 acres |
| Drainage Area | 443 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 238 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/29/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00094 |
| Federal ID | LA00094 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |