Mark Dickson Dam No 2
Mark Dickson Dam No 2 is an earth dam located in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mark Dickson Dam No 2
The primary purpose of Mark Dickson 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 Claudis M. Dickson Et Al. (private). It impounds the Tributary To Loggy Bayou near Loggy Bayou (unaffected).
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 790 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 231 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 02/09/2022.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Bienville |
| Nearest City | Loggy Bayou (unaffected) |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Loggy Bayou |
| Coordinates | 32.26695, -93.39700 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 790 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 231 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 231 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,448 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Claudis M. Dickson et al. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00665 |
| Federal ID | LA00665 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |