Waugh Dam
Waugh Dam is an earth dam located in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Waugh Dam
The primary purpose of Waugh Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gene Foster (private). It impounds the Autrey Creek near Dubach.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 690 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 257 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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. 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 04/22/2021.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Dubach |
| River/Stream | Autrey Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.73860, -92.70440 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 257 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 257 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 568 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Gene Foster |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00372 |
| Federal ID | LA00372 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |