Heron Lake
Louisiana — St. Tammany County — Simmons Creek
Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | St. Tammany |
| River | Simmons Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.59881, -89.96125 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| NID Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | December 15, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1988 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Whippoorwill Grove, Inc. |
| Other Name | Whippoorwill Grove No. 3 |
Location Map
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.