Phillp Witter Dam
Phillp Witter Dam is an earth dam located in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Phillp Witter Dam
The primary purpose of Phillp Witter Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Audubon Lane, L. L. C. (private). It impounds the Chaney Creek near Cole.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/02/2021.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | West Feliciana |
| Nearest City | Cole |
| River/Stream | Chaney Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.78779, -91.30079 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 180 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Audubon Lane, L. L. C. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/02/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00405 |
| Federal ID | LA00405 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |