Braxton Moody Dam No. 2 is an earth dam located in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 624 ft long, taller than 74% 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 Braxton Moody Dam No. 2
The primary purpose of Braxton Moody Dam No. 2 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 32 feet tall and stretches 624 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet.
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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/30/2023.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | West Feliciana |
| Nearest City | Hollywood |
| River/Stream | Gales Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.98429, -91.34800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 624 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 64 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Braxton Moody, IV |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00412 |
| Federal ID | LA00412 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |