Howard Wilcox Dam
Howard Wilcox Dam is an earth dam located in De Soto Parish, Louisiana, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Howard Wilcox Dam
The primary purpose of Howard Wilcox Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Howard Wilcox (private). It impounds the Wallace Creek near Grand Cane.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 890 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 48 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 336 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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 05/06/2021.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | De Soto |
| Nearest City | Grand Cane |
| River/Stream | Wallace Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.08000, -93.78600 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 890 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,850 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Howard Wilcox |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00479 |
| Federal ID | LA00479 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |