Calbeau Lake
Calbeau Lake is an earth dam located in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Calbeau Lake
The primary purpose of Calbeau Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Calbeau Rod & Gun, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tr-beckwith Creek near Pilgrim Rest.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,860 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 84 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 840 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 10/23/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Beauregard |
| Nearest City | Pilgrim Rest |
| River/Stream | Tr-beckwith Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.46913, -93.38349 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,860 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 840 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 840 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 756 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 84 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 125 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Calbeau Rod & Gun, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00291 |
| Federal ID | LA00291 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |