Evening Star Lake
Key Takeaway
Evening Star Lake is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 33.1% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 665 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 420 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00334 |
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
Peck Farms, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Evening Star Lake?
Evening Star 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 Evening Star Lake?
Evening Star Lake is owned by Peck Farms, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Evening Star Lake built?
Evening Star Lake was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Evening Star Lake?
Evening Star 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 Evening Star Lake?
Evening Star Lake has a dam height of 15 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 Evening Star Lake last inspected?
Evening Star Lake was last inspected on May 21, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.