Foxglen Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Foxglen Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 33.1% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00556 |
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
Clair White
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Foxglen Lake Dam?
Foxglen Lake Dam 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 Foxglen Lake Dam?
Foxglen Lake Dam is owned by Clair White (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Foxglen Lake Dam built?
Foxglen Lake Dam was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Foxglen Lake Dam?
Foxglen Lake Dam 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 Foxglen Lake Dam?
Foxglen Lake Dam 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 Foxglen Lake Dam last inspected?
Foxglen Lake Dam was last inspected on April 11, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.