Tom Engquist Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cockerham Lake Beaver Creek Dam
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
Tom Engquist Dam, located in East Feliciana, Louisiana, along Redwood Creek, is a private recreational dam with a primary purpose of providing recreational activities for water and climate enthusiasts.
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Summary
Standing at 20 feet tall and spanning 610 feet in length, this earth dam with buttress and stone core types offers a storage capacity of 188 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 9.43 acres. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 60 feet and has a low hazard potential, with a fair condition assessment as of August 2016.
Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the Tom Engquist Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam meets guidelines for emergency action preparedness, with a 5-year inspection frequency to maintain its structural integrity. While the dam has not undergone recent modifications, it remains a vital recreational asset in the region, offering a safe and enjoyable environment for outdoor activities.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Tom Engquist Dam serves as a testament to responsible dam management and recreational development. With its strategic location, ample storage capacity, and regulatory oversight, the dam provides a valuable resource for the community while posing minimal risks. As a privately owned structure with a focus on recreation, the dam exemplifies the intersection of water management, environmental stewardship, and public enjoyment, making it an essential component of the local landscape in East Feliciana, Louisiana.
Dam Length |
610 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
REDWOOD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9.43 |
Nid Storage |
188 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Comite River Near Olive Branch
|
65cfs |
Amite River Near Darlington
|
316cfs |
Buffalo River Nr Woodville
|
49cfs |
Comite River Near Comite
|
142cfs |
Tickfaw River At Liverpool
|
47cfs |
Homochitto River At Rosetta
|
306cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Tom Engquist Dam