Cross Lake Dam And Spillway
Cross Lake Dam And Spillway is an earth dam located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, built in 1925. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Cross Lake Dam And Spillway
The primary purpose of Cross Lake Dam And Spillway 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 City Of Shreveport (local government). It impounds the Cross Bayou near Shreveport.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 8,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8,768 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 215,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 253 square miles. Completed in 1925, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/11/2024.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Louisiana dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Caddo |
| Nearest City | Shreveport |
| River/Stream | Cross Bayou |
| Coordinates | 32.51273, -93.79851 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 215,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 215,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83,678 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8,768 acres |
| Drainage Area | 253 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 62,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Shreveport |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00346 |
| Federal ID | LA00346 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |