Sunset Ranch Dam
Sunset Ranch Dam is an earth dam located in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Sunset Ranch Dam
The primary purpose of Sunset Ranch Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Chj Sunset, Llc (private). It impounds the Trout Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 03/21/2023.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Beauregard |
| River/Stream | Trout Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.83620, -93.43898 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 467 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CHJ Sunset, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/21/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00442 |
| Federal ID | LA00442 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |