Dr Charles Aswell Lake
Key Takeaway
Dr Charles Aswell Lake is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 58.9% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 1,460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,850 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00152 |
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
Charles Aswell
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dr Charles Aswell Lake?
Dr Charles Aswell 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 Dr Charles Aswell Lake?
Dr Charles Aswell Lake is owned by Charles Aswell (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dr Charles Aswell Lake built?
Dr Charles Aswell Lake was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Dr Charles Aswell Lake?
Dr Charles Aswell Lake serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, 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 Dr Charles Aswell Lake?
Dr Charles Aswell 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 Dr Charles Aswell Lake last inspected?
Dr Charles Aswell Lake was last inspected on March 13, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.