Cypress Springs Lake
Key Takeaway
Cypress Springs Lake is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 58.9% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,350 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00341 |
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
Cypress Spring Lake Ass., Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cypress Springs Lake?
Cypress Springs 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 Cypress Springs Lake?
Cypress Springs Lake is owned by Cypress Spring Lake Ass., Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cypress Springs Lake built?
Cypress Springs Lake was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Cypress Springs Lake?
Cypress Springs 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 Cypress Springs Lake?
Cypress Springs Lake has a dam height of 20 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 Cypress Springs Lake last inspected?
Cypress Springs Lake was last inspected on April 22, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.