Country Club Lake

Ouachita River· Ouachita, Louisiana· Built 1933· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Country Club Lake is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1933 and is 93 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 82.1% in LA)
Dam Length900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage542 acre-ft
Normal Storage250 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge7 cfs
Year Completed1933 (93 years old)
NID IDLA00263

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: August 3, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: LA DOTD

Ownership

Tensas Basin Levee Board

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Country Club Lake?

Country Club 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 Country Club Lake?

Country Club Lake is owned by Tensas Basin Levee Board (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Country Club Lake built?

Country Club Lake was completed in 1933, making it 93 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 Country Club Lake?

Country Club Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Country Club Lake?

Country Club Lake has a dam height of 26 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 Country Club Lake last inspected?

Country Club Lake was last inspected on August 3, 2020. 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.