Ajax 3 Lake
Ajax 3 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 3 Lake
The primary purpose of Ajax 3 Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Daniel E. Durr (private). It impounds the Unnamed near Ajax.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 73 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 | Unnamed |
| Coordinates | 31.87840, -93.37305 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 277 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Daniel E. Durr |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00879 |
| Federal ID | LA00879 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |