Carson Lake

Beauregard County, Louisiana (near Babas Farm, Llc)

River/Stream: Wild Cow Branch

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
11 ft
Dam Length
975 ft
Reservoir Storage
190 acre-ft
Year Completed
1920
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
249 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-12-08

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
LA00228
State
Louisiana (LA)
Coordinates
30.76327, -93.31770
Age
106 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.