Pw West Lake
Pw West Lake is an earth dam located in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Pw West Lake
The primary purpose of Pw West Lake is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by P.w. West Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-flat Creek near Pleasant Hill Community.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 442 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, 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 03/09/2023.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Beauregard |
| Nearest City | Pleasant Hill Community |
| River/Stream | Tr-flat Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.83697, -93.24207 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 442 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | P.W. West LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/09/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00220 |
| Federal ID | LA00220 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |