Robert Richardson Dam No 2 is an earth dam located in Allen Parish, Louisiana, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 700 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Robert Richardson Dam No 2
The primary purpose of Robert Richardson Dam No 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Judy Richardson Castle (private). It impounds the Carter Branch near Elizabeth.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 04/12/2023.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Allen |
| Nearest City | Elizabeth |
| River/Stream | Carter Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.85582, -92.89987 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,062 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Judy Richardson Castle |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00420 |
| Federal ID | LA00420 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |