Ray Lake
Ray Lake is an earth dam located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, built in 1939. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ray Lake
The primary purpose of Ray Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by R Turner Family Construction, Llc (private). It impounds the Red River Offstream.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,090 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 52 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 416 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1939, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 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 11/29/2021.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Bossier |
| River/Stream | Red River Offstream |
| Coordinates | 32.82653, -93.78485 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,090 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 416 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 416 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,297 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | R Turner Family Construction, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00646 |
| Federal ID | LA00646 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |