Renrew Dam
Renrew Dam is an earth dam located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, built in 2019. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Renrew Dam
The primary purpose of Renrew 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 Renrew Lands Llc (private). It impounds the Unnamed Creek near Bethany.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 226 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2019, 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 08/21/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Caddo |
| Nearest City | Bethany |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.33937, -94.03666 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 2019 (7 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 226 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 226 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 327 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Renrew Lands LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00863 |
| Federal ID | LA00863 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |