Morel Lake
Morel Lake is an earth dam located in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Morel Lake
The primary purpose of Morel Lake is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dana J. Harvey (private). It impounds the Tr-jim Burney Branch near Dry Creek.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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 unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 02/09/2022.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Beauregard |
| Nearest City | Dry Creek |
| River/Stream | Tr-jim Burney Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.73600, -93.02400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Max Discharge | 233 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Dana J. Harvey |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00283 |
| Federal ID | LA00283 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |