Old Lake Dam
Louisiana — Evangeline County — Tr-Bayou Cocodrie
Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Evangeline |
| River | Tr-Bayou Cocodrie |
| Coordinates | 30.80393, -92.24013 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,050 ft |
| NID Storage | 5,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | February 26, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1940 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Percy J. Fontenot, Inc. |
| Other Name | Negro Lake Dam |
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.