Ben Sheets Dam No.2

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyRapides
Nearest CityLecompte
River/StreamTr-Cocordie Lake
Coordinates31.01297, -92.40192

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length561 ft
Year Completed1989 (37 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage135 acre-ft
Max Storage135 acre-ft
Normal Storage86 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge30 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerB & J Ranch, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/12/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDLA00535
Federal IDLA00535
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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