Lower Caney is an earth dam located in Webster Parish, Louisiana, built in 1937. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 1,320 ft long, taller than 59% 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 Lower Caney
The primary purpose of Lower Caney 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 Caney Creek near Long Springs.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 226 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,722 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/30/2013. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Webster |
| Nearest City | Long Springs |
| River/Stream | Caney Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.66830, -93.31220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,722 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,722 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,460 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 226 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 42 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00095 |
| Federal ID | LA00095 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |