C and N Lake, located in Caddo, Louisiana, is a privately owned recreational lake with a dam completed in 1940.
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Humidity
The earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet, with a hydraulic height of 23 feet and a structural height of 30 feet. The lake has a normal storage capacity of 120 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 10 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, with the last inspection conducted in February 2019. The spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 65 feet, and the maximum discharge capacity is 555 cubic feet per second. The lake is situated 1.7 miles from the city of LATEX and is a tributary to Miller Branch. With a drainage area of 0.25 square miles, C and N Lake presents moderate risk factors that require regular monitoring and assessment to ensure its safety and longevity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
527 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO MILLER BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
0.25 |
Nid Storage |
165 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
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