Fish Lake Dam, located in the Reed Spring Community of Caddo, Louisiana, is a privately owned earth dam designed by W.K.
Wind
Humidity
Henderson and completed in 1955 for recreational purposes. With a height of 18.2 feet and a hydraulic height of 12 feet, the dam creates a reservoir with a capacity of 150 acre-feet and a normal storage of 75 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Twelvemile Bayou offstream, with a drainage area of 1.5 square miles and a surface area of 3 acres.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam is regularly inspected by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The spillway, with a width of 25 feet, is uncontrolled and can handle a maximum discharge of 396 cubic feet per second. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to stay informed about its condition and any potential changes to its operation or maintenance protocols to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and ecosystem.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
880 |
Dam Height |
18.2 |
River Or Stream |
TWELVEMILE BAYOU OFFSTREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Drainage Area |
1.5 |
Nid Storage |
150 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
18 |
Big Cypress Ck Abv Sh 43 Nr Karnack
|
508cfs |
Red Chute Bayou At Sligo
|
47cfs |
Little Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson
|
341cfs |
Cypress Bayou Near Keithville
|
8cfs |
Black Cypress Bayou At Jefferson
|
243cfs |
Red River At Spring Bank
|
6440cfs |