John Sessum No 1 Reservoir
John Sessum No 1 Reservoir is an earth dam located in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, built in 2017. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About John Sessum No 1 Reservoir
The primary purpose of John Sessum No 1 Reservoir is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John D Sessum (private). It impounds the Tributary Bossier Bayou near Union Springs.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 980 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/28/2023.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Sabine |
| Nearest City | Union Springs |
| River/Stream | Tributary Bossier Bayou |
| Coordinates | 31.84315, -93.78397 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 980 ft |
| Year Completed | 2017 (9 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 360 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | John D Sessum |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00686 |
| Federal ID | LA00686 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |