Virginia Thacker Dam

Caddo County, Louisiana (near Oil City)

River/Stream: Tiger Branch

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
1,640 ft
Reservoir Storage
403 acre-ft
Year Completed
1950
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,250 cfs

Condition Assessment

UnsatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-05-06

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
LA00542
State
Louisiana (LA)
Coordinates
32.79300, -93.95530
Age
76 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.