Stanford Carter Dam
Stanford Carter Dam is an earth dam located in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Stanford Carter Dam
The primary purpose of Stanford Carter Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Stanford Carter (private). It impounds the Beckwith Creek near Dequincy.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 890 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 294 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 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 10/06/2021.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Beauregard |
| Nearest City | Dequincy |
| River/Stream | Beckwith Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.47123, -93.35211 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 890 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 294 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 294 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 484 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Stanford Carter |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00440 |
| Federal ID | LA00440 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |