Kevin Welch Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyRapides
River/Streamtr-Clear Bayou
Coordinates31.44041, -92.23335

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length380 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage209 acre-ft
Max Storage209 acre-ft
Normal Storage139 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge87 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerKevin Welch
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/11/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDLA00451
Federal IDLA00451
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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