Greg Hall Dam
Greg Hall Dam is an earth dam located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Greg Hall Dam
The primary purpose of Greg Hall Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Greg Hall (private). It impounds the Trib To Bayou Bodcau near Benton.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 59 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 295 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 10/22/2020.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Bossier |
| Nearest City | Benton |
| River/Stream | Trib To Bayou Bodcau |
| Coordinates | 32.75200, -93.54200 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 236 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 850 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Greg Hall |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00571 |
| Federal ID | LA00571 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |