Richard Crain Dam
Louisiana — Natchitoches County — Bayou Darbonne
Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Natchitoches |
| River | Bayou Darbonne |
| Coordinates | 31.52600, -92.97600 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | December 27, 2010 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1983 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Derry Farm and Timber, Llc |
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.