Cotile Lake Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Rapides |
| Nearest City | Hot-Wells |
| River/Stream | Bayou Jean de Jean |
| Coordinates | 31.33842, -92.72839 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,040 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 49,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 49,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 775 acres |
| Drainage Area | 40 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 45,250 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rapides Parish Police Jury |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |