Pevey Winter Lake Dam

Tr-Johnson Branch of Cy· Caddo, Louisiana· Built 2003· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Pevey Winter Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 46.6% in LA)
Dam Length580 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage94 acre-ft
Normal Storage83 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge500 cfs
Year Completed2003 (23 years old)
NID IDLA00563

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: November 10, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: LA DOTD

Ownership

Springhaven Est. Owners Assoc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pevey Winter Lake Dam?

Pevey Winter 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 Winter Lake Dam?

Pevey Winter Lake Dam is owned by Springhaven Est. Owners Assoc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Pevey Winter Lake Dam built?

Pevey Winter Lake Dam was completed in 2003, making it 23 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 Winter Lake Dam?

Pevey Winter 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 Winter Lake Dam?

Pevey Winter 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 Winter Lake Dam last inspected?

Pevey Winter Lake Dam was last inspected on November 10, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.