Brown Lake Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyBeauregard
Nearest CityKernan
River/StreamCowpen Creek
Coordinates30.58148, -93.35871

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage460 acre-ft
Max Storage460 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge126 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerBruce Brown
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection12/08/2021
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDLA00233
Federal IDLA00233
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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