Oden Lake Dam
Oden Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Oden Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Oden Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cecil Gassiott Et Al. (private). It impounds the Rocky Bayou near Woodworth.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 975 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 196 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,176 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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 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 04/23/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Rapides |
| Nearest City | Woodworth |
| River/Stream | Rocky Bayou |
| Coordinates | 31.19821, -92.51840 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 975 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,176 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,176 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 980 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 196 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 135 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Cecil Gassiott et al. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00743 |
| Federal ID | LA00743 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |