Idlewild Lake
Key Takeaway
Idlewild Lake is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 69.8% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00068 |
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
L.S.U. Idlewild Research Center
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Idlewild Lake?
Idlewild 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 Idlewild Lake?
Idlewild Lake is owned by L.S.U. Idlewild Research Center (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Idlewild Lake built?
Idlewild Lake was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Idlewild Lake?
Idlewild 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 Idlewild Lake?
Idlewild Lake has a dam height of 22 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 Idlewild Lake last inspected?
Idlewild Lake was last inspected on April 11, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.