Defee Lake Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyGrant
Nearest CityAloha
River/StreamFalcon Bayou
Coordinates31.61500, -92.84600

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage65 acre-ft
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage53 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge240 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWilliam Defee III
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/24/2015
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDLA00252
Federal IDLA00252
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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