Valentine Lake
Valentine Lake is an earth dam located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Valentine Lake
The primary purpose of Valentine Lake is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Valentine Creek near Elmer.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 480 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/26/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Rapides |
| Nearest City | Elmer |
| River/Stream | Valentine Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.24139, -92.67929 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/26/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00093 |
| Federal ID | LA00093 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |