Pleasant Grove Lake
Key Takeaway
Pleasant Grove Lake is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 51.1% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 268 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00335 |
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
Enable Midstream Partners
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pleasant Grove Lake?
Pleasant Grove Lake 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 Pleasant Grove Lake?
Pleasant Grove Lake is owned by Enable Midstream Partners (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pleasant Grove Lake built?
Pleasant Grove Lake was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Pleasant Grove Lake?
Pleasant Grove Lake 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 Pleasant Grove Lake?
Pleasant Grove Lake has a dam height of 18 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 Pleasant Grove Lake last inspected?
Pleasant Grove Lake was last inspected on November 20, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.