Chatham Lake Dam
Louisiana — Jackson County — Edwards Branch To Castor Creek
Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Jackson |
| River | Edwards Branch To Castor Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.31251, -92.44548 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,780 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,975 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,975 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 175 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 8, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1940 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Jackson Parish Watershed Commission |
| Other Name | Chatham Lake |
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.