Trison Farms Dam I

tr - Hays Creek· Washington, Louisiana· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Trison Farms Dam I is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 69.8% in LA)
Dam Length629 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage83 acre-ft
Normal Storage71 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDLA00720

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: December 18, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: LADOTD

Ownership

Trison Farms, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Trison Farms Dam I?

Trison Farms Dam I 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 Trison Farms Dam I?

Trison Farms Dam I is owned by Trison Farms, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Trison Farms Dam I?

Trison Farms Dam I serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Trison Farms Dam I?

Trison Farms Dam I has a dam height of 22 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 Trison Farms Dam I last inspected?

Trison Farms Dam I was last inspected on December 18, 2018. 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.