Kcs Mp No 574 Dam
Kcs Mp No 574 Dam is an earth dam located in De Soto Parish, Louisiana, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Kcs Mp No 574 Dam
The primary purpose of Kcs Mp No 574 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kansas City Southern Railroad (private). It impounds the Gandy Bayou near Frieson (unaffected).
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,040 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. 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 05/16/2022.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | De Soto |
| Nearest City | Frieson (unaffected) |
| River/Stream | Gandy Bayou |
| Coordinates | 32.28694, -93.69124 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,040 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 65 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kansas City Southern Railroad |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00487 |
| Federal ID | LA00487 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |