Milton Crow Lake No 1
Milton Crow Lake No 1 is an earth dam located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Milton Crow Lake No 1
The primary purpose of Milton Crow 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 Milton Crow Family Partnership (private). It impounds the Tr-keatchie Bayou near Preston Community.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,010 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 11/10/2020.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Caddo |
| Nearest City | Preston Community |
| River/Stream | Tr-keatchie Bayou |
| Coordinates | 32.22580, -93.91610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,010 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 589 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Milton Crow Family Partnership |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/10/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00308 |
| Federal ID | LA00308 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |