Ben Sheets Dam No.1
Louisiana — Rapides County — Tr-Cocordie Lake
Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Rapides |
| River | Tr-Cocordie Lake |
| Coordinates | 31.01263, -92.39561 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,900 ft |
| NID Storage | 542 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 542 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 99 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | April 12, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1994 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | B & J Ranch, 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.