Frank Leach Dam is an earth dam located in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 570 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Frank Leach Dam
The primary purpose of Frank Leach Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jesse Lentz (private). It impounds the Beason Creek near Leesville.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 235 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 02/07/2022.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Vernon |
| Nearest City | Leesville |
| River/Stream | Beason Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.19764, -93.21605 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jesse Lentz |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00435 |
| Federal ID | LA00435 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |