Cypress Lake
Cypress Lake is an earth dam located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, built in 2013. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cypress Lake
The primary purpose of Cypress Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hershel Malone (private). It impounds the Tributary To Cypress Bayou near Plain Dealing.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 590 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 13 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2013, the structure is relatively new.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/20/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Bossier |
| Nearest City | Plain Dealing |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Cypress Bayou |
| Coordinates | 32.95161, -93.66110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Year Completed | 2013 (13 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 850 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hershel Malone |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00851 |
| Federal ID | LA00851 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |