Indian Creek Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyRapides
Nearest CityLecompte
River/StreamIndian Creek
Coordinates31.12565, -92.45552

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height48 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length7,900 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage51,250 acre-ft
Max Storage51,250 acre-ft
Normal Storage25,000 acre-ft
Surface Area2,250 acres
Drainage Area24 sq mi
Max Discharge3,680 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRapides Parish Police Jury
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/16/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDLA00019
Federal IDLA00019
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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