Impounding Basin No 2
Impounding Basin No 2 is an earth dam located in Webster Parish, Louisiana, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Impounding Basin No 2
The primary purpose of Impounding Basin No 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dorcheat Land And Timber, Llc (private). It impounds the Bodcau near Sarepta.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 11,730 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 516 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,956 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1938, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/11/2020.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Webster |
| Nearest City | Sarepta |
| River/Stream | Bodcau |
| Coordinates | 32.95190, -93.51170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 11,730 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,956 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,956 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,090 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 516 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 320 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dorcheat Land and Timber, Llc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/11/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00605 |
| Federal ID | LA00605 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |