Located in Beauregard, Louisiana, Berken Leslie Dam is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
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This earth dam, standing at a height of 9 feet with a hydraulic height of 7 feet, spans a length of 1000 feet and has a storage capacity of 95 acre-feet. The dam sits on the TR - Marsh Bayou and is regulated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, ensuring state inspection, permitting, and enforcement.
Despite its low hazard potential, Berken Leslie Dam has been assessed as unsatisfactory in condition, with the last inspection taking place in November 2018. The dam's spillway width of 40 feet allows for uncontrolled water discharge, while its surface area spans 21 acres. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam is equipped with needle outlet gates and has an inspection frequency of 5 years. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Berken Leslie Dam an intriguing structure, offering insights into dam infrastructure and management practices in Louisiana.
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
TR - MARSH BAYOU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21 |
Hydraulic Height |
7 |
Nid Storage |
95 |
Structural Height |
9 |
Outlet Gates |
Needle - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
9 |
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