Mike Wahlder Lake Dam No. 1
Key Takeaway
Mike Wahlder Lake Dam No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 46.6% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 260 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00195 |
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
Jena Band of Choctaw Indians
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mike Wahlder Lake Dam No. 1?
Mike Wahlder Lake Dam No. 1 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 Mike Wahlder Lake Dam No. 1?
Mike Wahlder Lake Dam No. 1 is owned by Jena Band of Choctaw Indians (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mike Wahlder Lake Dam No. 1 built?
Mike Wahlder Lake Dam No. 1 was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Mike Wahlder Lake Dam No. 1?
Mike Wahlder Lake Dam No. 1 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 Mike Wahlder Lake Dam No. 1?
Mike Wahlder Lake Dam No. 1 has a dam height of 17 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 Mike Wahlder Lake Dam No. 1 last inspected?
Mike Wahlder Lake Dam No. 1 was last inspected on February 20, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.