Heaberlin Reservoir 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.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 3,270 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Heaberlin Reservoir
The primary purpose of Heaberlin Reservoir 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 Skylin (private). It impounds the Tr-cypress Bayou near Keatchie.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 3,270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 174 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 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 06/23/2023.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Caddo |
| Nearest City | Keatchie |
| River/Stream | Tr-cypress Bayou |
| Coordinates | 32.27734, -93.92162 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,270 ft |
| Year Completed | 2017 (9 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Skylin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00701 |
| Federal ID | LA00701 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |