Impounding Basin No 1
Impounding Basin No 1 is an earth dam located in Webster Parish, Louisiana, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Impounding Basin No 1
The primary purpose of Impounding Basin No 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dorcheat Land And Timber Llc (private). It impounds the Bodcau Bayou near Sarepta.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 15,170 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,723 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,821 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 11/11/2020.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Webster |
| Nearest City | Sarepta |
| River/Stream | Bodcau Bayou |
| Coordinates | 32.95330, -93.48250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 15,170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,821 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,821 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,723 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,288 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dorcheat Land and Timber LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/11/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00325 |
| Federal ID | LA00325 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |