Bienville Sand And Gravel Impoundment
Bienville Sand And Gravel Impoundment is an earth dam located in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, built in 2011. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bienville Sand And Gravel Impoundment
The primary purpose of Bienville Sand And Gravel 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 Bienville Sand & Gravel Inc. (private). It impounds the Red Branch near Woodardville.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2011, 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 | Bienville |
| Nearest City | Woodardville |
| River/Stream | Red Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.24633, -93.26214 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 2011 (15 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,013 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Bienville Sand & Gravel Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00784 |
| Federal ID | LA00784 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |