Cleco Rodemacher is an earth dam located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 6,050 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Cleco Rodemacher
The primary purpose of Cleco Rodemacher is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Cleco Corporation (public utility). It impounds the Tr-bayou Jean Dejean near Boyce.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 6,050 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3,112 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 89,692 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 35 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/15/2023.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Rapides |
| Nearest City | Boyce |
| River/Stream | Tr-bayou Jean Dejean |
| Coordinates | 31.37700, -92.72500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89,692 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89,692 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37,464 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,112 acres |
| Drainage Area | 35 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 81,554 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Cleco Corporation |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00519 |
| Federal ID | LA00519 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |