Jaggers Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Jaggers Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 9.7% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 470 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00741 |
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
Barbara Jaggers
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jaggers Lake Dam?
Jaggers 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 Jaggers Lake Dam?
Jaggers Lake Dam is owned by Barbara Jaggers (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jaggers Lake Dam built?
Jaggers Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Jaggers Lake Dam?
Jaggers 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 Jaggers Lake Dam?
Jaggers Lake Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Jaggers Lake Dam last inspected?
Jaggers Lake Dam was last inspected on August 26, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.