Charles Bryant Dam
Charles Bryant Dam is an earth dam located in Grant Parish, Louisiana, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Charles Bryant Dam
The primary purpose of Charles Bryant Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Brandon Ruble (private). It impounds the Fouchmiah Creek near Aloha.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 02/20/2023.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Grant |
| Nearest City | Aloha |
| River/Stream | Fouchmiah Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.69500, -92.80808 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Brandon Ruble |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00253 |
| Federal ID | LA00253 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |