Ajax 1 Lake
Ajax 1 Lake is an earth dam located in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, built in 2012. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ajax 1 Lake
The primary purpose of Ajax 1 Lake 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 Cunningham Family Properties, Llc (private). It impounds the None near Ajax.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 670 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 385 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2012, 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 12/11/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Natchitoches |
| Nearest City | Ajax |
| River/Stream | None |
| Coordinates | 31.88104, -93.39198 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 385 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 385 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 475 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Cunningham Family Properties, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00877 |
| Federal ID | LA00877 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |