Davis Ledoux Dam
Davis Ledoux Dam is an earth dam located in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Davis Ledoux Dam
The primary purpose of Davis Ledoux Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Davis Ledoux (private). It impounds the Coulee Valentine.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,010 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, 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 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 02/07/2023.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Evangeline |
| River/Stream | Coulee Valentine |
| Coordinates | 30.51726, -92.55142 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,010 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Max Discharge | 8 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Davis Ledoux |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00430 |
| Federal ID | LA00430 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |