Red Bluff Road No 1 Impoundment

De Soto, Louisiana· Earth· 20 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Red Bluff Road No 1 Impoundment is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 58.9% in LA)
Dam Length608 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Normal Storage83 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge168 cfs
NID IDLA00691

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: August 22, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: LADOTD

Ownership

Charles E Burford Jr

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Red Bluff Road No 1 Impoundment?

Red Bluff Road No 1 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 Red Bluff Road No 1 Impoundment?

Red Bluff Road No 1 Impoundment is owned by Charles E Burford Jr (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Red Bluff Road No 1 Impoundment?

Red Bluff Road No 1 Impoundment serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Red Bluff Road No 1 Impoundment?

Red Bluff Road No 1 Impoundment has a dam height of 20 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 Red Bluff Road No 1 Impoundment last inspected?

Red Bluff Road No 1 Impoundment was last inspected on August 22, 2023. 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.