Bills Lake
Key Takeaway
Bills Lake is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 27.6% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 1,035 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 765 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00638 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Morjs, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bills Lake?
Bills Lake is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bills Lake?
Bills Lake is owned by Morjs, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bills Lake built?
Bills Lake was completed in 2008, making it 18 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Bills Lake?
Bills Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bills Lake?
Bills Lake has a dam height of 14 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Bills Lake last inspected?
Bills Lake was last inspected on October 22, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.