Chatham Lake Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyJackson
Nearest CityChatham
River/StreamEdwards Branch To Castor Creek
Coordinates32.31250, -92.44548

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length1,780 ft
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,975 acre-ft
Max Storage2,975 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,450 acre-ft
Surface Area175 acres
Drainage Area19 sq mi
Max Discharge2,900 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJackson Parish Watershed Commission
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/08/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDLA00008
Federal IDLA00008
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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