Solomon Episcopal Dam is an earth dam located in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 780 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 Solomon Episcopal Dam
The primary purpose of Solomon Episcopal Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Diocese of Episcopal Church of Louisiana (private). It impounds the Tr - Chappapeela Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 780 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 0 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/14/2023.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Tangipahoa |
| River/Stream | Tr - Chappapeela Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.64639, -90.30969 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 362 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Diocese of Episcopal Church of Louisiana |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00724 |
| Federal ID | LA00724 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |