Watts Family Lake #2
Key Takeaway
Watts Family Lake #2 is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 2014 and is 12 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 66.9% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 780 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2014 (12 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00793 |
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
Connie A Watts Family Limited Partnership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Watts Family Lake #2?
Watts Family Lake #2 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 Watts Family Lake #2?
Watts Family Lake #2 is owned by Connie A Watts Family Limited Partnership (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Watts Family Lake #2 built?
Watts Family Lake #2 was completed in 2014, making it 12 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 Watts Family Lake #2?
Watts Family Lake #2 serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Watts Family Lake #2?
Watts Family Lake #2 has a dam height of 21 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 Watts Family Lake #2 last inspected?
Watts Family Lake #2 was last inspected on January 28, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.