Carmel Lake No. 3
Carmel Lake No. 3 is an earth dam located in De Soto Parish, Louisiana, built in 2011. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Carmel Lake No. 3
The primary purpose of Carmel Lake No. 3 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 Carmel Lake, L.p (private). It impounds the Unknown near Carmel.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 149 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2011, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 06/20/2023.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | De Soto |
| Nearest City | Carmel |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.11106, -93.60892 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 2011 (15 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Carmel Lake, L.P |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00842 |
| Federal ID | LA00842 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |