Robert Paul Blood Lake No 1
Robert Paul Blood Lake No 1 is an earth dam located in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Robert Paul Blood Lake No 1
The primary purpose of Robert Paul Blood Lake No 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robert Paul Blood (private). It impounds the Tr-dossman Lake.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 02/06/2023.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Evangeline |
| River/Stream | Tr-dossman Lake |
| Coordinates | 30.84948, -92.28109 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 110 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Robert Paul Blood |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00153 |
| Federal ID | LA00153 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |