Lake Rosemound Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Rosemound Dam is classified as significant hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 87.3% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 182 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,043 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1995 |
| NID ID | LA00082 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Lake Rosemound Association, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Rosemound Dam?
Lake Rosemound Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Rosemound Dam?
Lake Rosemound Dam is owned by Lake Rosemound Association, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Rosemound Dam built?
Lake Rosemound Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Lake Rosemound Dam?
Lake Rosemound 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 Lake Rosemound Dam?
Lake Rosemound Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Lake Rosemound Dam last inspected?
Lake Rosemound Dam was last inspected on September 21, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.