Carmel Dam

Louisiana — De Soto County — Siphorien Bayou

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyDe Soto
RiverSiphorien Bayou
Coordinates32.10860, -93.61000

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length490 ft
NID Storage121 acre-ft
Max Storage121 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMay 10, 2023
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1998
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSims and Sandra Calhoun

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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