Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam

Bayou Marsh· Evangeline, Louisiana· Built 2002· Earth· 19 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 55.9% in LA)
Dam Length1,240 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage361 acre-ft
Normal Storage266 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,759 cfs
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)
Year Modified2014
NID IDLA00429

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: January 17, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: LA DOTD

Ownership

Lonesome Dove Land Co. Llc

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam?

Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam 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 Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam?

Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam is owned by Lonesome Dove Land Co. Llc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam built?

Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam?

Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam?

Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam last inspected?

Lonesome Dove Land Company Dam was last inspected on January 17, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.