International Paper Co. Dam
International Paper Co. Dam is an earth dam located in Grant Parish, Louisiana, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About International Paper Co. Dam
The primary purpose of International Paper Co. Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Little River Timberlands, Lp (private). It impounds the Tr-indian Creek near Selma.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 1,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/25/2020.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Grant |
| Nearest City | Selma |
| River/Stream | Tr-indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.73000, -92.38500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 171 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Little River Timberlands, LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/25/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00204 |
| Federal ID | LA00204 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |