The Kiwanis Club of Alexandria Dam, located in Rapides, Louisiana, along TR-Bayou Rigolete, was completed in 1956 and serves a primary purpose of recreation.
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This private earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet with a hydraulic height of 14 feet and a length of 480 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 299 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 372.6 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 20.7 acres and draining an area of 0.5 square miles.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is in poor condition as of its last assessment in September 2018. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) regulates and inspects the dam, with enforcement and permitting also falling under state jurisdiction. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it is important to note that the risk assessment for the structure indicates moderate risk, emphasizing the need for continued monitoring and potential improvements to ensure public safety and the integrity of the dam for recreational purposes along TR-Bayou Rigolete.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
480 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BAYOU RIGOLETTE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Drainage Area |
0.5 |
Nid Storage |
372.6 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
18 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Twin Lakes Military - Camp Beauregard
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Rapides Coliseum
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Stuart
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Stuart Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use
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