Stewart Impoundment
Stewart Impoundment is an earth dam located in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Stewart Impoundment
The primary purpose of Stewart Impoundment is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bradley And Jennifer Holloway (private). It impounds the Tr - Castor Creek near Castor.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,145 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 294 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/09/2023.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Bienville |
| Nearest City | Castor |
| River/Stream | Tr - Castor Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.26661, -93.11846 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,145 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 294 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bradley and Jennifer Holloway |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00594 |
| Federal ID | LA00594 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |