Robert Alford Dam
Robert Alford Dam is an earth dam located in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Robert Alford Dam
The primary purpose of Robert Alford Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Donald D. Hunt, Jr. (private). It impounds the Hurrican Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 930 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 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 01/25/2022.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | East Feliciana |
| River/Stream | Hurrican Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.96572, -91.17356 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 930 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Donald D. Hunt, Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00403 |
| Federal ID | LA00403 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |