W. O. Caswell Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyVernon
Nearest CityAnacoco
River/StreamEast Anacoco Creek
Coordinates31.26625, -93.30289

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length428 ft
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage122 acre-ft
Max Storage122 acre-ft
Normal Storage110 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge263 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerW.O. Caswell, et al
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/11/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDLA00431
Federal IDLA00431
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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