Long Lake Dam
Long Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Long Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Long Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Front Owners Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tributary To Kelly Bayou near Shreveport.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 280 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 09/21/2021.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Caddo |
| Nearest City | Shreveport |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Kelly Bayou |
| Coordinates | 32.34435, -93.68916 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,640 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 280 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,125 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Front Owners Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00629 |
| Federal ID | LA00629 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |