Doug Harris Dam, located in Goldonna, Louisiana, is a privately owned structure regulated and permitted by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
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The dam, primarily designed for recreational purposes, stands at a height of 9 feet and spans 1590 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 81 acre-feet. The dam is classified as an earth dam with buttress and stone core types, built on a soil foundation along the TR-Luster Branch.
Despite being assessed as in fair condition with low hazard potential, the dam carries a moderate risk rating of 3 due to its age and lack of recent modifications or inspections. The last inspection was conducted in March 2017, with a scheduled frequency of every 5 years. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and is not equipped with outlet gates or locks. As an essential component of the local water resource infrastructure, Doug Harris Dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities to the community while also ensuring public safety and environmental protection in the region.
Dam Length |
1590 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LUSTER BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Nid Storage |
81 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
9 |
Saline Bayou Near Lucky
|
62cfs |
Dugdemona River Near Joyce
|
205cfs |
Bayou Pierre Near Lake End
|
243cfs |
Little River Near Rochelle
|
729cfs |
Big Creek At Pollock
|
34cfs |
Bayou San Patricio Near Benson
|
32cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Cloud Crossing Campground
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Cloud Crossing Complex
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Gum Springs Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use
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Gum Springs Complex
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