Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2

tr - West Fork Thompson Creek· West Feliciana, Louisiana· Earth· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2 is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 66.9% in LA)
Dam Length760 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage97 acre-ft
Normal Storage87 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDLA00731

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: December 17, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: LADOTD

Ownership

Woodlawn Plantation II, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2?

Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 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 Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2?

Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2 is owned by Woodlawn Plantation II, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2?

Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2 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 Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2?

Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 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 Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2 last inspected?

Woodlawn Plantation Dam No 2 was last inspected on December 17, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.