The John Sessum No 1 Reservoir, located in Union Springs, Louisiana, is a privately owned earthen dam structure designed to regulate the flow of the tributary Bossier Bayou.
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Completed in 2017, this reservoir has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 7 acres. The dam stands at a height of 25 feet, with a spillway width of 40 feet for uncontrolled discharge.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the John Sessum No 1 Reservoir is in poor condition, as reported during its last inspection in July 2018. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk assessment indicate moderate risk, with a need for improved risk management measures. With a drainage area of 15 square miles, this reservoir plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and maintaining its structural integrity for climate resilience and community safety.
Year Completed |
2017 |
Dam Length |
2084 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY BOSSIER BAYOU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
15 |
Nid Storage |
65 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Needle - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Bayou San Patricio Near Benson
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32cfs |
Bayou Grand Cane Near Stanley
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6cfs |
Bayou Pierre Near Lake End
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243cfs |
Cypress Bayou Near Keithville
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14cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Carthage
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9200cfs |
Ayish Bayou Nr San Augustine
|
196cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Converse Bay Rec Area - Toledo Bend Lake
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Oak Ridge
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Haley's Ferry Boat Ramp
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Ragtown
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Ragtown: (409) 625-1940
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Boles Field
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