Upper Caney is an earth dam located in Webster Parish, Louisiana, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 1,300 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Upper Caney
The primary purpose of Upper 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 26 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 165 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,175 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 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 10/19/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Webster |
| Nearest City | Long Springs |
| River/Stream | Caney Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.67170, -93.29440 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,225 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 165 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 25 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00096 |
| Federal ID | LA00096 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |