Bill Powell Dam No. 1
Bill Powell Dam No. 1 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 Bill Powell Dam No. 1
The primary purpose of Bill Powell Dam No. 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Alton Powell (private). It impounds the Rocks Creek near Marthaville.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 442 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 02/14/2022.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Natchitoches |
| Nearest City | Marthaville |
| River/Stream | Rocks Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.80033, -93.40321 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 442 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 442 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Alton Powell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00459 |
| Federal ID | LA00459 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |