Tom Engquist Dam
Tom Engquist Dam is an earth dam located in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Tom Engquist Dam
The primary purpose of Tom Engquist Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tomarlee Commercial Properties, L.l.c. (private). It impounds the Redwood Creek near Gurley.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 610 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 10/18/2021.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | East Feliciana |
| Nearest City | Gurley |
| River/Stream | Redwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.89723, -91.13512 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,165 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Tomarlee Commercial Properties, L.L.C. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00404 |
| Federal ID | LA00404 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |