University Lake

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyEast Baton Rouge
Nearest CityBaton Rouge
River/StreamBayou Duplantier Offstream
Coordinates30.40700, -91.16500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length2,300 ft
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,180 acre-ft
Max Storage1,180 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,180 acre-ft
Surface Area200 acres
Max Discharge808 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Baton Rouge, Dept. of P.W.
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/15/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDLA00167
Federal IDLA00167
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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