Donna Kemp Dam
Donna Kemp Dam is an earth dam located in Washington Parish, Louisiana, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Donna Kemp Dam
The primary purpose of Donna Kemp Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Donna Kemp (private). It impounds the Gorman Creek near Richadson.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 121 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 11/04/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Richadson |
| River/Stream | Gorman Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.83000, -90.22200 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 75 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Donna Kemp |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/04/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00548 |
| Federal ID | LA00548 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |