Fielder Dam is an earth dam located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, built in 2023. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall and 3,350 ft long. 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 Fielder Dam
The primary purpose of Fielder Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jerry Fielder (private). It impounds the Unnamed Creek near Shreveport.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 3,350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 191 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2023, 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 03/07/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Caddo |
| Nearest City | Shreveport |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.37602, -93.89763 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,350 ft |
| Year Completed | 2023 (3 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 165 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Jerry Fielder |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/07/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00845 |
| Federal ID | LA00845 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |