Impounding Basin No 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Impounding Basin No 1, also known as Paper Mill Pond, is a private water resource located in Sarepta, Louisiana.


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Summary

Managed by International Paper Co., this basin serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, offering recreational opportunities for visitors. The dam, constructed in 1938, is primarily made of earth and stands at a height of 40 feet with a storage capacity of 4821 acre-feet. The controlled spillway helps regulate water levels, with a maximum discharge capacity of 820 cubic feet per second.

Situated along the Bodcau Bayou, Impounding Basin No 1 covers a surface area of 1723 acres and has a drainage area of 4.5 square miles. Despite its fair condition assessment and low hazard potential, the basin is classified as having a very high risk due to its age and structural makeup. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development oversees the state-regulated site, ensuring that inspections and enforcement measures are in place to maintain its integrity. With its historical significance and importance for wildlife conservation, Impounding Basin No 1 serves as a vital resource for water and climate enthusiasts in the region.

Year Completed

1938

Dam Length

24870

Dam Height

40

River Or Stream

BODCAU BAYOU

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1723

Hydraulic Height

30

Drainage Area

4.5

Nid Storage

4821

Structural Height

40

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

40
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.