W. O. Caswell Dam
W. O. Caswell Dam is an earth dam located in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About W. O. Caswell Dam
The primary purpose of W. O. Caswell Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by W.o. Caswell, Et Al (private). It impounds the East Anacoco Creek near Anacoco.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 428 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 122 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 01/11/2022.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Vernon |
| Nearest City | Anacoco |
| River/Stream | East Anacoco Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.26625, -93.30289 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 428 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 263 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | W.O. Caswell, et al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/11/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00431 |
| Federal ID | LA00431 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |