Logansport Impoundment
Key Takeaway
Logansport Impoundment is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 2017 and is 9 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 87.3% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 3,535 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 436 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 345 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2017 (9 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00617 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DT Midstream, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Logansport Impoundment?
Logansport Impoundment is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Logansport Impoundment?
Logansport Impoundment is owned by DT Midstream, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Logansport Impoundment built?
Logansport Impoundment was completed in 2017, making it 9 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Logansport Impoundment?
Logansport Impoundment serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Logansport Impoundment?
Logansport Impoundment has a dam height of 30 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Logansport Impoundment last inspected?
Logansport Impoundment was last inspected on May 16, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.