Chicot Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyEvangeline
Nearest CitySt. Landry
River/StreamBayou Chicot
Coordinates30.81820, -92.26921

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length6,423 ft
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage13,200 acre-ft
Max Storage13,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage9,700 acre-ft
Surface Area1,640 acres
Drainage Area38 sq mi
Max Discharge11,200 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerState of Louisiana
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/18/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDLA00010
Federal IDLA00010
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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