Kathy Paul Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Kathy Paul Dam, located in Evangeline, Louisiana, is a privately owned earth dam along the Beasley Branch river.
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Summary
With a height of 11 feet and a length of 765 feet, the dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, offering a surface area of 11.2 acres and a storage capacity of 123.2 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, ensuring that it meets inspection requirements and enforcement standards.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Kathy Paul Dam has a moderate risk rating of 3 due to its age and lack of recent modifications. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is situated within a scenic area known for its recreational activities. The last inspection in 2016 deemed the dam to be in fair condition, and it is scheduled for regular inspections every five years to assess its ongoing safety and maintenance needs.
Overall, Kathy Paul Dam provides a valuable resource for water enthusiasts in the region, offering a safe and enjoyable recreational environment along the Beasley Branch river. With its moderate risk rating and fair condition assessment, it is important for the dam's owners and regulators to continue monitoring and maintaining its structural integrity to ensure the safety of both the dam and the surrounding community.
Dam Length |
765 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
BEASLEY BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11.2 |
Nid Storage |
123.2 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
11 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Bayou Cocodrie Nr Clearwater
|
94cfs |
Calcasieu River Nr Glenmora
|
108cfs |
Calcasieu River Near Oberlin
|
88cfs |
Bayou Des Cannes Nr Eunice
|
8cfs |
Bayou Nezpique Near Basile
|
104cfs |
Whiskey Chitto Creek Near Oberlin
|
237cfs |
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.
Kathy Paul Dam