Rice Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Rice Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1905 and is 121 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 76.3% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 790 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 756 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 72 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,125 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2005 |
| NID ID | LA00350 |
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
Rice Farms Limited
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rice Lake Dam?
Rice 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 Rice Lake Dam?
Rice Lake Dam is owned by Rice Farms Limited (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rice Lake Dam built?
Rice Lake Dam was completed in 1905, making it 121 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 Rice Lake Dam?
Rice 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 Rice Lake Dam?
Rice Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Rice Lake Dam last inspected?
Rice Lake Dam was last inspected on December 3, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.