Virginia Thacker Dam

Low HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyCaddo
Nearest CityOil City
River/StreamTiger Branch
Coordinates32.79300, -93.95530

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length1,640 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage403 acre-ft
Max Storage403 acre-ft
Normal Storage175 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge1,250 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerVirginia Thacker, et al and Canaan Resources, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection05/06/2021
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDLA00542
Federal IDLA00542
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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