Marston-la169 Dam
Marston-la169 Dam is an earth dam located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, built in 2017. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Marston-la169 Dam
The primary purpose of Marston-la169 Dam 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 Mark Heacock;mr. James Marston (private). It impounds the Unnamed near Greenwood, La.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 51 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 685 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2017, the structure is relatively new.
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 04/17/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Caddo |
| Nearest City | Greenwood, La |
| River/Stream | Unnamed |
| Coordinates | 32.39884, -93.96925 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,525 ft |
| Year Completed | 2017 (9 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 685 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 685 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 565 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Mark Heacock;Mr. James Marston |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/17/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00683 |
| Federal ID | LA00683 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |