Morris Lake
Morris Lake is an earth dam located in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, built in 1944. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Morris Lake
The primary purpose of Morris Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mr. Logan Morris (private). It impounds the Tr-bayou Castor near Leesville.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1944, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 10/09/2023.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Vernon |
| Nearest City | Leesville |
| River/Stream | Tr-bayou Castor |
| Coordinates | 31.15720, -93.26610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 274 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mr. Logan Morris |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/09/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00212 |
| Federal ID | LA00212 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |