Harry B Lawson Impoundment
Harry B Lawson Impoundment is an earth dam located in Red River Parish, Louisiana, built in 2019. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Harry B Lawson Impoundment
The primary purpose of Harry B Lawson Impoundment 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 Ll Golson, Inc. (private). It impounds the Unnamed Creek near Hall Summit.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 2,160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 59 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 535 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2019, 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 05/09/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Red River |
| Nearest City | Hall Summit |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.22356, -93.30794 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,160 ft |
| Year Completed | 2019 (7 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 535 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 535 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | LL Golson, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00781 |
| Federal ID | LA00781 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |