Ac Skannal No 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Ac Skannal No 1, also known as Skannal Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Bossier, Louisiana, specifically in Taylor Town.


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Summary

It was designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1963 with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. This earth dam has a height of 14 feet, a hydraulic height of 11 feet, and a structural height of 20 feet, with a length of 775 feet. It has a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 80 acre-feet and a surface area of 20 acres, making it an essential resource for fish and wildlife conservation, irrigation, and recreation in the region.

The Ac Skannal No 1 dam is regulated and inspected by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, ensuring its compliance with state regulations and safety standards. With a low hazard potential and a fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in July 2017, the dam poses a moderate risk (3) according to the risk assessment. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 29 feet. While there are no associated locks, the dam has a drainage area of 0.39 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 791 cubic feet per second, further highlighting its importance in managing water resources in the area.

Overall, Ac Skannal No 1 serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management and conservation in Bossier, Louisiana. With its primary purpose of supporting fish and wildlife activities, as well as providing irrigation and recreational opportunities, this earth dam plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance and water supply in the region. Its regulated status, low hazard potential, and moderate risk assessment emphasize the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the continued safety and functionality of the dam for the benefit of the community and the environment.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

775

Dam Height

14

River Or Stream

TR-RED CHUTE BAYOU

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

20

Hydraulic Height

11

Drainage Area

0.39

Nid Storage

150

Structural Height

20

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

20
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.