Trosper Lake
Trosper Lake is an earth dam located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, built in 2020. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Trosper Lake
The primary purpose of Trosper Lake 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 Trosper Farms (private). It impounds the Unnamed Creek near Greenwood.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 329 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2020, 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 05/29/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Caddo |
| Nearest City | Greenwood |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.48997, -93.97731 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 2020 (6 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 329 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 329 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Trosper Farms |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/29/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00873 |
| Federal ID | LA00873 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |