Carmel Dam
Louisiana — De Soto County — Siphorien Bayou
Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | De Soto |
| River | Siphorien Bayou |
| Coordinates | 32.10860, -93.61000 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| NID Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | May 10, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1998 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Sims and Sandra Calhoun |
Location Map
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.