Lake Wood Farms
Key Takeaway
Lake Wood Farms is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1946 and is 80 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 6.5% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Max Discharge | 110 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1965 |
| NID ID | LA00225 |
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
Cody Austin Hewitt Living Trust
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Wood Farms?
Lake Wood Farms 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 Lake Wood Farms?
Lake Wood Farms is owned by Cody Austin Hewitt Living Trust (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Wood Farms built?
Lake Wood Farms was completed in 1946, making it 80 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 Wood Farms?
Lake Wood Farms serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Wood Farms?
Lake Wood Farms 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 Lake Wood Farms last inspected?
Lake Wood Farms was last inspected on December 7, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.