Albert Waites Dam
Albert Waites Dam is an earth dam located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Albert Waites Dam
The primary purpose of Albert Waites Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Albert Waites (private). It impounds the Clear Bayou near Holloway.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 790 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 127 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 04/11/2023.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Rapides |
| Nearest City | Holloway |
| River/Stream | Clear Bayou |
| Coordinates | 31.42439, -92.20231 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 790 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 229 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Albert Waites |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00449 |
| Federal ID | LA00449 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |