Idlewild Lake
Idlewild Lake is an earth dam located in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Idlewild Lake
The primary purpose of Idlewild Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by L.s.u. Idlewild Research Center (state). It impounds the Tr-sandy Creek near Blairstown.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 440 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/28/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | East Feliciana |
| Nearest City | Blairstown |
| River/Stream | Tr-sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.80830, -90.96860 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | L.S.U. Idlewild Research Center |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/28/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00068 |
| Federal ID | LA00068 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |