Ben Sheets Dam No.1

Louisiana — Rapides County — Tr-Cocordie Lake

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyRapides
RiverTr-Cocordie Lake
Coordinates31.01263, -92.39561

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length2,900 ft
NID Storage542 acre-ft
Max Storage542 acre-ft
Surface Area99 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 12, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1994
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerB & J Ranch, LLC

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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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