Lake Rosemound Dam
Lake Rosemound Dam is an earth dam located in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Rosemound Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Rosemound Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Rosemound Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Gales Creek near Hollywood Community.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 2,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 182 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 12/12/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | West Feliciana |
| Nearest City | Hollywood Community |
| River/Stream | Gales Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.98454, -91.36566 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,650 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 182 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,043 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Rosemound Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00082 |
| Federal ID | LA00082 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |