E & L # 1 -blanchard Latex Rd
E & L # 1 -blanchard Latex Rd is an earth dam located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, built in 2022. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About E & L # 1 -blanchard Latex Rd
The primary purpose of E & L # 1 -blanchard Latex Rd 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 Ken Lawler Builders, Inc. (private). It impounds the Unnamed Creek near Blanchard.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 615 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2022, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/25/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Caddo |
| Nearest City | Blanchard |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.58371, -93.90066 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 2022 (4 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 615 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 615 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,063 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Ken Lawler Builders, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00800 |
| Federal ID | LA00800 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |