Gary Barth Dam
Gary Barth Dam is an earth dam located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Gary Barth Dam
The primary purpose of Gary Barth Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gary Barth (private). It impounds the Tr-bayou Rigolette near Timber Trails.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/11/2023.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Rapides |
| Nearest City | Timber Trails |
| River/Stream | Tr-bayou Rigolette |
| Coordinates | 31.41465, -92.49123 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 197 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Gary Barth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00437 |
| Federal ID | LA00437 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |