Pevey Winter Lake Dam
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 Length | 580 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00563 |
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 Est. Owners Assoc.
Private
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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.