Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam
Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam is an earth dam located in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam
The primary purpose of Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Lonesome Dove Land Co. Llc (private). It impounds the Bayou Marsh near Oakdale.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 361 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
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 02/28/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Evangeline |
| Nearest City | Oakdale |
| River/Stream | Bayou Marsh |
| Coordinates | 30.81805, -92.54605 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,240 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 361 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 361 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 266 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,759 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Lonesome Dove Land Co. Llc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/28/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00429 |
| Federal ID | LA00429 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |