Castor Lake

Louisiana — Vernon County — Pond Branch

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyVernon
RiverPond Branch
Coordinates31.13890, -93.20970

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length499 ft
NID Storage70 acre-ft
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJuly 4, 2011
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1932
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerF. H. Rateau

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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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