Lamar Ozley Dam
Lamar Ozley Dam is an earth dam located in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lamar Ozley Dam
The primary purpose of Lamar Ozley Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lamar Ozley (private). It impounds the Tr-williams Creek near Bryceland.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 168 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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 07/17/2020.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Bienville |
| Nearest City | Bryceland |
| River/Stream | Tr-williams Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.46900, -92.94600 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,805 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lamar Ozley |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/17/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00569 |
| Federal ID | LA00569 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |