Marston-la169 Dam

Marston-la169 Dam is an earth dam located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, built in 2017. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About Marston-la169 Dam

The primary purpose of Marston-la169 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mark Heacock;mr. James Marston (private). It impounds the Unnamed near Greenwood, La.

The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 51 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 685 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2017, 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 04/17/2024.

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Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyCaddo
Nearest CityGreenwood, La
River/StreamUnnamed
Coordinates32.39884, -93.96925

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length1,525 ft
Year Completed2017 (9 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage685 acre-ft
Max Storage685 acre-ft
Normal Storage565 acre-ft
Surface Area51 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge60 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerMark Heacock;Mr. James Marston
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/17/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDLA00683
Federal IDLA00683
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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