Wind Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, built in 1985. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 48 ft48 ft tall and 585 ft long, taller than 92% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Wind Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wind Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Indian Lakes Association (private). It impounds the Steep Bayou- Not on Quad Map near Drew.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 585 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 90 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,025 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/13/2025.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Ouachita |
| Nearest City | Drew |
| River/Stream | Steep Bayou- Not on Quad Map |
| Coordinates | 32.56688, -92.23650 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,025 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,025 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 90 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Indian Lakes Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/13/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00491 |
| Federal ID | LA00491 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |