Doug Harris Dam
Doug Harris Dam is an earth dam located in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Doug Harris Dam
The primary purpose of Doug Harris Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Doug Harris (private). It impounds the Tributary To Luster Branch near Goldonna.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 1,590 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 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 01/20/2022.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Natchitoches |
| Nearest City | Goldonna |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Luster Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.02623, -92.90781 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,590 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Doug Harris |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00458 |
| Federal ID | LA00458 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |