Pevey Summer Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Pevey Summer Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 46.6% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,125 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00603 |
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
Springhaven Estates Owners Assoc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pevey Summer Lake Dam?
Pevey Summer 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 Pevey Summer Lake Dam?
Pevey Summer Lake Dam is owned by Springhaven Estates Owners Assoc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pevey Summer Lake Dam built?
Pevey Summer Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Pevey Summer Lake Dam?
Pevey Summer 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 Pevey Summer Lake Dam?
Pevey Summer Lake Dam 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 Pevey Summer Lake Dam last inspected?
Pevey Summer Lake Dam was last inspected on November 10, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.