Ac Skannal No 4 is an earth dam located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall and 855 ft long. 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 Ac Skannal No 4
The primary purpose of Ac Skannal No 4 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 Estate of John C. Skannal (private). It impounds the Red River Offstream near Taylortown.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 855 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 483 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 02/01/2022.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Bossier |
| Nearest City | Taylortown |
| River/Stream | Red River Offstream |
| Coordinates | 32.41943, -93.55263 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 855 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 483 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 483 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Estate of John C. Skannal |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00675 |
| Federal ID | LA00675 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |