Randy Alewyne Dam
Randy Alewyne Dam is an earth dam located in De Soto Parish, Louisiana, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Randy Alewyne Dam
The primary purpose of Randy Alewyne Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Buena Vista Plantation (private). It impounds the Tr-brushy Bayou near Gloster.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 690 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 03/11/2025.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | De Soto |
| Nearest City | Gloster |
| River/Stream | Tr-brushy Bayou |
| Coordinates | 32.23292, -93.79023 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,715 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Buena Vista Plantation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/11/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00476 |
| Federal ID | LA00476 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |