Redwood Lake
Redwood Lake is an earth dam located in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, built in 1943. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Redwood Lake
The primary purpose of Redwood Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ms. Annette Barton (private). It impounds the Little Redwood Creek near Mcmanus.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 880 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 259 acre-feet. Completed in 1943, 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 03/27/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | East Feliciana |
| Nearest City | Mcmanus |
| River/Stream | Little Redwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.89110, -91.11440 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 880 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 259 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 259 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 222 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Max Discharge | 661 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ms. Annette Barton |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/27/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00071 |
| Federal ID | LA00071 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |