Carmel Dam No. 2
Carmel Dam No. 2 is an earth dam located in De Soto Parish, Louisiana, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Carmel Dam No. 2
The primary purpose of Carmel Dam No. 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sims And Sandra Calhoun (private). It impounds the Siphorien Bayou near Carmel.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 735 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 61 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 458 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
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 11/12/2021.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | De Soto |
| Nearest City | Carmel |
| River/Stream | Siphorien Bayou |
| Coordinates | 32.11382, -93.61813 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 735 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 458 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 458 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 366 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 61 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 478 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Sims and Sandra Calhoun |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/12/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00642 |
| Federal ID | LA00642 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |