W. O. Caswell Dam

Louisiana — Vernon County — East Anacoco Creek

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyVernon
RiverEast Anacoco Creek
Coordinates31.26625, -93.30289

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length428 ft
NID Storage122 acre-ft
Max Storage122 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJanuary 11, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1984
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerW.O. Caswell, et al

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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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