Ruth Mulkey Dam
Ruth Mulkey Dam is an earth dam located in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ruth Mulkey Dam
The primary purpose of Ruth Mulkey Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ruth Mulkey (private). It impounds the Tr-deer Creek near Oak Grove.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 4,990 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 143 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 08/26/2020.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | West Carroll |
| Nearest City | Oak Grove |
| River/Stream | Tr-deer Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.84000, -91.40800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,990 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 529 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ruth Mulkey |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/26/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00529 |
| Federal ID | LA00529 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |