William Sensley Dam

Union County, Louisiana (near Spearsville)

River/Stream: Tr-Horse Through

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
14 ft
Dam Length
425 ft
Reservoir Storage
111 acre-ft
Year Completed
1990
Primary Purpose
Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
340 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2025-01-15

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
LA00523
State
Louisiana (LA)
Coordinates
32.88100, -92.49300
Age
36 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.