Grande Hills Lake Dam No. 2

Bully Branch· St. Tammany, Louisiana· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Grande Hills Lake Dam No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 6.5% in LA)
Dam Length555 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage167 acre-ft
Normal Storage111 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge637 cfs
NID IDLA00654

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: December 14, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: LA DOTD

Ownership

Wanda M. Watkins

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Grande Hills Lake Dam No. 2?

Grande Hills Lake Dam No. 2 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 Grande Hills Lake Dam No. 2?

Grande Hills Lake Dam No. 2 is owned by Wanda M. Watkins (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Grande Hills Lake Dam No. 2?

Grande Hills Lake Dam No. 2 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Grande Hills Lake Dam No. 2?

Grande Hills Lake Dam No. 2 has a dam height of 9 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 Grande Hills Lake Dam No. 2 last inspected?

Grande Hills Lake Dam No. 2 was last inspected on December 14, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.