Lyle Lake Dam
Lyle Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lyle Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lyle Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Eola Properties Llc;stewart Lyles (private). It impounds the Bayou Dulac near Bunkie.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 195 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 04/24/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Avoyelles |
| Nearest City | Bunkie |
| River/Stream | Bayou Dulac |
| Coordinates | 30.98700, -92.16100 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | EOLA Properties LLC;Stewart Lyles |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00198 |
| Federal ID | LA00198 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |