Cleco Rodemacher Dam

Cleco Rodemacher Dam Quick Facts

Location: Rapides, Louisiana
Coordinates: 31.377, -92.725
River: Tr-Bayou Jean Dejean River
Primary Purpose: Fish and Wildlife Pond
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1974
Dam Height: 25 ft (8 m)
Dam Length: 6,050 ft (1,844 m)
Dam Capacity: 89,692 acre-ft (110,633 Ml)
Hazard Potential: Significant
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Cleco Rodemacher Dam Information

Cleco Rodemacher Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 3 miles from Boyce, Rapides, Louisiana.

The dam, which is on the Tr-Bayou Jean Dejean River, was primarily built for Fish and Wildlife Pond purposes, but also serves for Recreation and Water Supply benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1974 and is currently owned by CLECO CORPORATION.

Cleco Rodemacher Dam Structure

The Cleco Rodemacher Dam is approximately 6,050 feet (1,844 m) long, 25 feet (8 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Cleco Rodemacher Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 37,464 acre-ft (46,211 Ml) and maximum capacity of 89,692 acre-ft (110,633 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 3,112 acres (1,259 ha) and the total catchment area is 35 square miles (91 square kilometres).

Cleco Rodemacher Dam Spillway

The dam has a 100 feet (30 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 81554 cubic feet per second (2309 cubic metres per second).

Cleco Rodemacher Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Cleco Rodemacher Dam
Rapides, Louisiana
Height (ft)
25
Length (Ft)
6,050
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
89,692
Drainage Area (sq miles)
35
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Cleco Rodemacher Dam Weather

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Cleco Rodemacher Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Cleco Rodemacher Dam?

Cleco Rodemacher Dam is in Louisiana.

In which county is the Cleco Rodemacher Dam?

Cleco Rodemacher Dam is in Rapides County.

How high is the Cleco Rodemacher Dam?

Cleco Rodemacher Dam is 25 feet high.

How long is the Cleco Rodemacher Dam?

Cleco Rodemacher Dam is 6,050 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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