Calvert Country Estates Lake
Key Takeaway
Calvert Country Estates Lake is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 72.4% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 404 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 322 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 266 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 575 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00621 |
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
Calvert Crossing Golf Club
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Calvert Country Estates Lake?
Calvert Country Estates 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 Calvert Country Estates Lake?
Calvert Country Estates Lake is owned by Calvert Crossing Golf Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Calvert Country Estates Lake built?
Calvert Country Estates Lake was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Calvert Country Estates Lake?
Calvert Country Estates Lake serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Calvert Country Estates Lake?
Calvert Country Estates Lake has a dam height of 23 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 Calvert Country Estates Lake last inspected?
Calvert Country Estates Lake was last inspected on September 17, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.