Indian Lake Dam
Indian Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Indian Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Indian Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Percy J. Fontenot, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tr-bayou Cocodrie.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 875 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 70 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,260 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, 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 02/26/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Evangeline |
| River/Stream | Tr-bayou Cocodrie |
| Coordinates | 30.79709, -92.23413 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 875 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,050 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Percy J. Fontenot, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/26/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00504 |
| Federal ID | LA00504 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |