Eagle Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, built in 1980. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 33 ft33 ft tall and 645 ft long, taller than 76% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Eagle Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Eagle 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 Tr-bayou Choudrant near Drew.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 645 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 900 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 33 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Ouachita |
| Nearest City | Drew |
| River/Stream | Tr-bayou Choudrant |
| Coordinates | 32.56625, -92.23979 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 645 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 810 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 345 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 | LA00492 |
| Federal ID | LA00492 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |