Carrollton Water Treatment Dam
Carrollton Water Treatment Dam is an earth dam located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, built in 1905. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Carrollton Water Treatment Dam
The primary purpose of Carrollton Water Treatment 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 Sewerage And Water Board Of New Orleans (local government). It impounds the Tr-mississippi River near New Orleans.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 5,130 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1905, the structure is over a century old.
Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 12/05/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Orleans |
| Nearest City | New Orleans |
| River/Stream | Tr-mississippi River |
| Coordinates | 29.96000, -90.12900 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,130 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/05/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00272 |
| Federal ID | LA00272 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |