E & L # 1 -blanchard Latex Rd

E & L # 1 -blanchard Latex Rd is an earth dam located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, built in 2022. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About E & L # 1 -blanchard Latex Rd

The primary purpose of E & L # 1 -blanchard Latex Rd 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 Ken Lawler Builders, Inc. (private). It impounds the Unnamed Creek near Blanchard.

The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 615 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2022, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/25/2024.

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Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyCaddo
Nearest CityBlanchard
River/StreamUnnamed Creek
Coordinates32.58371, -93.90066

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length1,300 ft
Year Completed2022 (4 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage615 acre-ft
Max Storage615 acre-ft
Normal Storage131 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,063 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerKen Lawler Builders, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/25/2024
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDLA00800
Federal IDLA00800
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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