C S Hunting Club Dam

Tr-Cypress Creek· Evangeline, Louisiana· Built 1953· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

C S Hunting Club Dam is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 2.3% in LA)
Dam Length865 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Max Discharge12 cfs
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)
NID IDLA00278

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: January 30, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: LA DOTD

Ownership

Val Ann Robert Harvey

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of C S Hunting Club Dam?

C S Hunting Club Dam 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 C S Hunting Club Dam?

C S Hunting Club Dam is owned by Val Ann Robert Harvey (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was C S Hunting Club Dam built?

C S Hunting Club Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 C S Hunting Club Dam?

C S Hunting Club Dam serves the following purposes: 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 C S Hunting Club Dam?

C S Hunting Club Dam has a dam height of 8 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 C S Hunting Club Dam last inspected?

C S Hunting Club Dam was last inspected on January 30, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.