Richard Ledoux Dam
Richard Ledoux Dam is an earth dam located in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Richard Ledoux Dam
The primary purpose of Richard Ledoux Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Richard (glenn) Ledoux (private). It impounds the Sandy Creek near Clinton.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 865 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 297 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 02/22/2023.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | East Feliciana |
| Nearest City | Clinton |
| River/Stream | Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.85924, -90.98367 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 865 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 297 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 297 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 231 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Richard (Glenn) Ledoux |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/22/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00400 |
| Federal ID | LA00400 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |