C and N Lake is an earth dam located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 527 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 C and N Lake
The primary purpose of C and N Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jamie Taylor (private). It impounds the Tributary to Miller Branch near Latex.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 527 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 02/14/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Caddo |
| Nearest City | Latex |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Miller Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.61523, -94.01793 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 527 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 555 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jamie Taylor |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/14/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00765 |
| Federal ID | LA00765 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |