Reichold Lake

Louisiana — Allen County — Calcasieu River Offstream

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyAllen
RiverCalcasieu River Offstream
Coordinates30.80400, -92.67200

Physical Characteristics

NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length1,300 ft
NID Storage140 acre-ft
Max Storage140 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJuly 31, 2003
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1940
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerReichold Chemicals, Inc., Newport Division

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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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