Hays Ranch Dam is an earth dam located in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, built in 2010. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall and 800 ft long, taller than 80% 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 Hays Ranch Dam
The primary purpose of Hays Ranch Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by James Michael Hays (private). It impounds the Unnamed Creek near Arcadia.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 418 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2010, the structure is relatively new.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 01/14/2021.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Arcadia |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.61013, -92.81279 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 418 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 418 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 306 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 780 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | James Michael Hays |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/14/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00791 |
| Federal ID | LA00791 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |