Kisatchie Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Kisatchie Lake Dam 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 | 25 ft (taller than 76.3% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 1,610 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 950 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 95 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 980 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2003 |
| NID ID | LA00194 |
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
Kisatchie Lake L.L.C.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kisatchie Lake Dam?
Kisatchie 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 Kisatchie Lake Dam?
Kisatchie Lake Dam is owned by Kisatchie Lake L.L.C. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kisatchie Lake Dam built?
Kisatchie Lake Dam 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 Kisatchie Lake Dam?
Kisatchie 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 Kisatchie Lake Dam?
Kisatchie Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Kisatchie Lake Dam last inspected?
Kisatchie Lake Dam was last inspected on June 18, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.