Allen Correctional Center Dam Wwtp
Allen Correctional Center Dam Wwtp is an earth dam located in Allen Parish, Louisiana, built in 1990. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Allen Correctional Center Dam Wwtp
Allen Correctional Center Dam Wwtp is a dam in Allen, Louisiana. The dam is owned by The Geo Group, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tr-calcasieu River near Coushatta Indian Reservation.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 2,730 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 128 acre-feet. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/24/2014. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Allen |
| Nearest City | Coushatta Indian Reservation |
| River/Stream | Tr-calcasieu River |
| Coordinates | 30.55800, -92.79200 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,730 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | The GEO Group, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/24/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00428 |
| Federal ID | LA00428 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |