Mauriaun Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Mauriaun Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 51.1% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 5,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 151 acres |
| Max Discharge | 24 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00562 |
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
Benny Thibodeaux;Christopher Duplechain Et al.;James Duplechain Et al.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mauriaun Lake Dam?
Mauriaun 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 Mauriaun Lake Dam?
Mauriaun Lake Dam is owned by Benny Thibodeaux;Christopher Duplechain Et al.;James Duplechain Et al. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mauriaun Lake Dam built?
Mauriaun Lake 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 Mauriaun Lake Dam?
Mauriaun 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 Mauriaun Lake Dam?
Mauriaun Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Mauriaun Lake Dam last inspected?
Mauriaun Lake Dam was last inspected on May 16, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.