Howard Wilcox Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyDe Soto
Nearest CityGrand Cane
River/StreamWallace Creek
Coordinates32.08000, -93.78600

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length890 ft
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage336 acre-ft
Max Storage336 acre-ft
Normal Storage312 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge2,850 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerHoward Wilcox
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/06/2021
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDLA00479
Federal IDLA00479
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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