Erin Land Co. Dam
Erin Land Co. Dam is an earth dam located in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Erin Land Co. Dam
The primary purpose of Erin Land Co. Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Erin Land Co. (private). It impounds the Tr-rh Creek near Reeves.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 705 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 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 03/13/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Allen |
| Nearest City | Reeves |
| River/Stream | Tr-rh Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.56670, -93.11720 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 705 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Erin Land Co. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00423 |
| Federal ID | LA00423 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |