Spanish Lake
Spanish Lake is an earth dam located in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Spanish Lake
The primary purpose of Spanish Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by State Of Louisiana (local government). It impounds the Bayou Teche Offstream near New Iberia.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 20,740 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,240 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 9,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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 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 08/09/2021.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | St. Martin |
| Nearest City | New Iberia |
| River/Stream | Bayou Teche Offstream |
| Coordinates | 30.07049, -91.86247 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 20,740 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,240 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 292 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | State of Louisiana |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00185 |
| Federal ID | LA00185 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |