Marston-La169 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Marston-La169 Dam, also known as Lake Vivian, is a privately owned structure located in Greenwood, Louisiana.


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Summary

Built in 2017, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and serves primarily as a water supply resource. With a storage capacity of 685 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 51.1 acres and has a drainage area of 0.91 square miles.

Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the Marston-La169 Dam boasts a low hazard potential and a fair condition assessment as of April 2019. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 30 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 60 cubic feet per second. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam has undergone regular inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety for surrounding communities.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the strategic location and design of the Marston-La169 Dam, which plays a crucial role in providing water supply to the area. With its efficient management and regulatory oversight, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for maintaining water resources and mitigating potential risks associated with flooding and water scarcity in Caddo County, Louisiana.

Year Completed

2017

Dam Length

1525

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

UNNAMED

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

51.1

Hydraulic Height

17

Drainage Area

0.91

Nid Storage

685

Structural Height

20

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

20
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.