Willow Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Willow Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 96.1% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 1,095 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 77 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,026 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 91 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1989 |
| NID ID | LA00485 |
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
Durban LLC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Willow Lake Dam?
Willow 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 Willow Lake Dam?
Willow Lake Dam is owned by Durban LLC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Willow Lake Dam built?
Willow Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Willow Lake Dam?
Willow 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 Willow Lake Dam?
Willow Lake Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Willow Lake Dam last inspected?
Willow Lake Dam was last inspected on March 24, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.