Old Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Old Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 33.1% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 2,050 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.5K acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,286 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00281 |
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
Percy J. Fontenot, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Old Lake Dam?
Old 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 Old Lake Dam?
Old Lake Dam is owned by Percy J. Fontenot, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Old Lake Dam built?
Old Lake Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Old Lake Dam?
Old Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Old Lake Dam?
Old Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Old Lake Dam last inspected?
Old Lake Dam was last inspected on January 30, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.