Richard Crain Dam
Richard Crain Dam is an earth dam located in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Richard Crain Dam
The primary purpose of Richard Crain Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Derry Farm And Timber, Llc (private). It impounds the Bayou Darbonne near Gorum.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 410 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. 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 12/27/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Natchitoches |
| Nearest City | Gorum |
| River/Stream | Bayou Darbonne |
| Coordinates | 31.52600, -92.97600 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Derry Farm and Timber, Llc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/27/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00457 |
| Federal ID | LA00457 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |