Country Club Lake
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 Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 542 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00263 |
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
Tensas Basin Levee Board
Local Government
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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.