Chappepeela Lake

Louisiana — Tangipahoa County — Chappepeela Creek

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyTangipahoa
RiverChappepeela Creek
Coordinates30.61724, -90.33892

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length4,040 ft
NID Storage325 acre-ft
Max Storage325 acre-ft
Surface Area47 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionAugust 25, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1938
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMarietta and Warren Trust

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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