Global Wildlife Foundation Dam
Global Wildlife Foundation Dam is an earth dam located in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Global Wildlife Foundation Dam
The primary purpose of Global Wildlife Foundation Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Global Wildlife Foundation (private). It impounds the Alligator Branch near Folsom.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 815 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 127 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 11/04/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Tangipahoa |
| Nearest City | Folsom |
| River/Stream | Alligator Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.63140, -90.28110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 815 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 594 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Global Wildlife Foundation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/04/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00561 |
| Federal ID | LA00561 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |