Relan Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
Relan Dam, located in West Feliciana, Louisiana, is a private-owned structure designed by AQUATERRA ENGINEERING, INC.
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Summary
This earthen dam on Tri-Bayou Sara serves primarily as a fish and wildlife pond, with additional recreational purposes. Standing at a height of 25 feet and spanning 500 feet in length, the dam has a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet.
Despite being categorized as "Undetermined" in terms of hazard potential and "Not Rated" in condition assessment, the dam poses a moderate risk with a DSAC assigned date yet to be determined. With state regulatory oversight from the Louisiana DOTD, the dam has measures in place for state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Its location in Bains, just 5 miles from the city, offers a serene setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate the beauty and functionality of this essential structure.
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TRI-BAYOU SARA |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Drainage Area |
0.1 |
Nid Storage |
75 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Buffalo River Nr Woodville
|
49cfs |
Comite River Near Olive Branch
|
65cfs |
(Coe) Atchafalaya River At Simmesport
|
65700cfs |
Amite River Near Darlington
|
316cfs |
Comite River Near Comite
|
142cfs |
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.
Relan Dam